Symptom: Stuffed nose
Stuffed nose: Blockage to the nose often from runny nose
Detailed cause information for symptom: Stuffed nose:
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Types of Stuffed nose: runny nose (29), sneezing (13)
Symptoms related to Stuffed nose: runny nose (29), cold-like symptoms (35), flu-like symptoms (44), headache (189), fever (279), nose symptoms (48), dry nose (1)
Stuffed nose type of: Cold-like symptoms (35), Nose symptoms (48), Runny nose (29)
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Possible causes of symptom: Stuffed nose: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stuffed nose as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.
- Common causes of short-term stuffy nose include:
- Possible causes of chronic stuffy nose or chronic blocked nose include:
- Allergies - see various types of allergies
- Hay fever
- Allergic rhinitis
- Sinus infection
- Chronic sinusitis
- Adenoid conditions
- Adenoiditis
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Nasal polyp
- Nasal tumor
- Nasal blockage - It is possible there is a physical blockage of the nasal passage causing stuffiness:
- Nose foreign body
- Benign nasal polyp
- Nasal tumor
- Deviated septum
- Nasal injury
- Nasal abnormality
- See also runny nose
- Certain medications
Medications or substances causing Stuffed nose: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Stuffed nose as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
- Certain blood pressure medications
- Beta blockers
- High-dose estrogen
Conditions listing symptoms: Stuffed nose: The following list of conditions have 'Stuffed nose' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Last revised: Nov 3, 2003
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