Had a blocked nose for months?

Some people's stuffy noses don't resolve after other symptoms are gone. This long-lasting stuffy nose is called chronic rhinosinusitis. This happens when your sinuses are swollen and inflamed for three months or longer, despite treatment.

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Why has my nose been congested for months?

Chronic sinusitis can be caused by an infection, growths in the sinuses (nasal polyps) or swelling of the lining of your sinuses.

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Why is my blocked nose not going away?

Nasal congestion typically clears after a few days, but congestion that lasts for a week or more may be a sign of an infection. Left untreated, nasal congestion may cause sinusitis, nasal polyps or middle ear infections.

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What causes a constant blocked nose?

Certain triggers, such as pollen, dust or flakes of skin from cats or dogs, can create an allergic response. This makes the nose lining swell up and produces cold-like symptoms, such as a blocked or runny nose, itching and sneezing. Medicines and drugs: Taking certain medicines can sometimes lead to nasal congestion.

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Can sinuses be blocked for months?

It tends to linger and, if left untreated, it can last for months. Again, it's best to take a trip to your doctor's office if your symptoms last longer than one week. Note that there is a chance that long-term sinus issues may be caused by allergens.

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How Can You Tell When Nasal Congestion Is Sinusitis? — AMITA Health

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What happens if your sinuses won't drain?

Sinusitis (also called rhinosinusitis) starts when this drainage system becomes blocked, usually from swelling due to inflammation caused by infection or allergy. Soon, your head hurts, you feel facial pressure or pain, and thick mucus clogs your nose.

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What's the longest sinusitis can last?

An “acute” sinus infection lasts anywhere from ten days up to eight weeks. A “chronic” infection lasts even longer. It is ongoing — it may seem like it's improving, and then it comes right back as bad as it was at first. Chronic sinus infections may drag on for months at a time.

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Is it normal for your nose to be blocked everyday?

Some people have noses that are stuffy and run all the time without a known reason. This is called nonallergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinitis. A polyp, an object such as a small toy stuck in the nose, or a tumor might cause the nose to run from only one side. Sometimes migraine-like headaches can cause a runny nose.

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Why is my nose always stuffy even when I'm not sick?

Congestion and other symptoms of rhinitis are the result of your immune system overreacting to particles in your environment. The most common allergy triggers include plant pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold, and the venom of insects (like mosquitoes or ants).

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How do you get rid of a chronic blocked nose?

A warm compress on your nose and forehead may help relieve the pressure in your sinuses. Rinse out your nasal passages. Use a specially designed squeeze bottle, saline canister or neti pot to rinse your nasal passages. This home remedy, called nasal lavage, can help clear your sinuses.

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Can blocked nose last for years?

Chronic sinusitis is a long-lasting sinus inflammation (swelling) and infection. It can linger over a period of time, typically longer than 12 weeks. The sinuses are four paired cavities (spaces) in the head. These spaces are connected by narrow channels.

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What happens if a sinus infection is left untreated?

Most sinus infections last from a couple of days to a few weeks and are not a serious medical concern, but if left untreated, sinusitis can lead to further complications. These include nasal polyps, a deviated septum and serious allergies.

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Can you have a tumor in your nose?

Nasal and sinus tumors are benign or cancerous tumors that occur in the nose or sinuses. Cancerous nasal cavity or sinus tumors are rare, with only about 2,000 being diagnosed in the United States each year.

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Why is my nose stuffy for 3 months?

Some people's stuffy noses don't resolve after other symptoms are gone. This long-lasting stuffy nose is called chronic rhinosinusitis. This happens when your sinuses are swollen and inflamed for three months or longer, despite treatment.

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Why have I been congested for 6 months?

If you have had nasal congestion and drainage for more than 3 months, you may have chronic sinusitis. The primary symptoms are nasal congestion, stuffiness, mouth breathing, and snoring. Nasal blockage often results in loss of taste and smell.

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When should you see a doctor for nasal congestion?

For adults — See a health care provider if:

You have symptoms for more than 10 days. You have a high fever. What's coming from your nose is yellow or green. You also have sinus pain or fever.

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Why am I so congested every day?

Pet hair, dander, saliva and urine can enlarge and inflame the soft tissues in your nose, causing congestion, as can dust mites. And everyday irritants like perfumes, car exhaust and cigarette smoke can cause our noses to react, Dr. Dykewicz added.

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What is the difference between rhinitis and sinusitis?

Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, happens when you breathe in something to which you are allergic, and the inside of your nose becomes inflamed and swollen. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining inside the sinuses which can be acute or chronic.

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How can I test for a sinus infection at home?

Self-Assessment Quiz Sinus Infections
  1. Is your sense of smell reduced or gone? ...
  2. Do you have facial pressure/pain? ...
  3. Do you have headache pain? ...
  4. Do you have congestion or a stuffy nose? ...
  5. Do you have thick, yellow-green nasal discharge? ...
  6. Do you have a low fever (99° F – 100° F)? ...
  7. Do you have bad breath?

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Does blowing nose make congestion worse?

On the other hand, repeated and forceful nose-blowing can generate pressures that are high enough to force mucus into the sinuses, which could be a factor in chronic sinusitis. If you are going to blow your nose, stick to one nostril at a time and do it gently.

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Why does my nose feel blocked but no mucus?

If you feel that you are blocked up but are not really producing mucus, then this is more indicative of a physical abnormality, such as nasal polyps or a deviated septum. It is quite common for people to complain of having a blocked nose on one side.

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What are the symptoms of a nasal tumor?

Signs and Symptoms of Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Cancers
  • Nasal congestion and stuffiness that doesn't get better or even worsens.
  • Pain above or below the eyes.
  • Blockage of one side of the nose.
  • Post-nasal drip (nasal drainage in the back of the nose and throat)
  • Nosebleeds.
  • Pus draining from the nose.

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