Stuffy Nose

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

• Difficulty breathing / breathlessness

• Peripheral cyanosis

• Fever

• Headache

• Allergic rhinitis / allergic conjunctivitis (including spring catarrh)

  A condition caused by allergens (substances that cause allergies) such as pollen and dust mites. These result in runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching of the eyes.

• Common cold (upper respiratory tract infection)

  Viral infection of the nose and throat. Symptoms include coughing, runny nose and throat pain. The majority of colds are caused by viruses; a small number are caused by bacteria instead.

• Sinusitis

  Infection of the sinuses, which are cavities around the nose. The infection can be acute (lasting about a week) or chronic (lasting for more than three months). It can be caused by viruses or bacteria.

• Influenza
• Acute tonsillitis / pharyngitis
• Vasomotor rhinitis

• Pneumonia (lower respiratory tract infection)

  Inflammation of the lungs. Symptoms include cough, increased phlegm and fever. Some patients may experience breathlessness and chest pain. The most common cause is a bacterial infection.

• Bronchial asthma
• Acute HIV infection
• Mycoplasma infection