Nasal Discharge
Alternate Names : Postnasal Drip, Rhinorrhea, Runny Nose
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What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
Your doctor may perform a physical examination, including an examination of the ears, nose, and throat.
Your doctor may ask medical history questions, such as:
- Is the discharge thin and watery or is it thick?
- Is it bloody?
- What color is it?
- How long has the nasal discharge been present?
- Is it present all the time?
- What other symptoms are also present?
- Is your nose stuffy or congested?
- Do you have a cough or headache?
- Do you have a sore throat?
- Do you have a fever?
Diagnostic tests that may be performed for persistent problems include:
For allergic rhinitis, antihistamines may be prescribed. Antibiotics may be prescribed for bacterial infections only.
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