Waking up with stuffy nose??

[Loni1988]

Every morning for the past week I have been waking up with a stuffy nose. I aslo have a rash on my face and no matter what I do it wont go away!?!? Can anybody help me with this?? Thanks, LONI HILLツ

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This may be either. A doctor can help you with that definite diagnosis.

You may be getting more sleep because of the OTC cold medicines which have some ingredients which may make one dizzy.

Hope this helped.

Best regards

[Loni1988]

For about a week... and the rash. I have been tired and ive been sleeping more than I normally do.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could be having sinusitis or rhinitis - since how long have you had the symptoms and do you have any other complaints?

'Factors which may predispose to developing sinusitis include: allergies; structural problems such as a deviated septum or small sinus ostia; smoking; nasal polyps; carrying the cystic fibrosis gene (research is still tentative); prior bouts of sinusitis as each instance may result in increased inflammation of the nasal or sinus mucosa and potentially further narrow the openings.'

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinusitis

'Usually these are a combination of some kind of antihistamine along with decongestant or pain reliever. Seeing a doctor will usually result in a prescription for antibiotics and a recommendation for rest.

Therapeutic measures range from the medicinal to the traditional and may include nasal irrigation or jala neti using a warm saline solution, hot drinks including tea and chicken soup, over-the-counter decongestants and nasal sprays, and getting plenty of rest.

Analgesics (such as aspirin, paracetamol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen) can be used, but caution must be employed to make sure the patient does not suffer from aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) as this could lead to anaphylaxis.'

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.