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How do I stop my nose from running
A 60-year-old male asked:
Dr. Jeffrey Nganswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Sudafed: Sudafed is a cheap and easy way to "dry you up" and stop the running nose. Natural ways if you don't wanna take decongestants like zyrtec or Clariti... Read More
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kamanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 36 years experience
Allergic Rhinitis: Avoiding exposure to things you are most allergic to (e.g. Wear a paper mask when you open dusty boxes in your attic if you have dust allergy). Use of... Read More
4.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Nasal Congestion: Neti pots can
reduce nasal congestion. Mix ¼ tsp salt w 1 cup lukewarm water. More salt can also be used. Place solution in neti pot. Tilt head ; p... Read More
4.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Mannanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 30 years experience
Runny nose: Over the counter -- if allergy, antihistamines (zyrtec, allegra) may help
if not allergy, the older antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) ... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Phil Zapantaanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 21 years experience
It may be allergies: Try to determine if there is a known trigger causing your runny nose. Keeping a journal might be helpful with this. Also try an over the counter ant... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Harold Kimanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 28 years experience
Look for cause: Nasal drainage can be due to allergies, an infection, sinus inflammation, or spinal fluid leak among other causes. Only by establishing the cause can ... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bernstein Joelanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 60 years experience
Proper diagnosis: I know my answers to many questions are similar but the questions are similar. You want to know why your nose runs and why it hurts. There are sever... Read More
5.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Malaika Witter Hewittanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 23 years experience
Yes: The antihistamine will help to stop the runny nose.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Shalabh Bansalanswered
Pediatrics 13 years experience
Symptoms: A runny/snotty nose is a symptom of something else like allergies or viral uri. The best way to treat the runny nose directly is frequent flushing and... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Francine Yepanswered
Family Medicine 31 years experience
Runny Nose B Gone: You can use an over-the-counter decongestant pill. Be careful if you have high blood pressure. Don't take it later in the day [can keep you awake]. Do... Read More
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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