Rhinorrhea
Increased discharge of mucus from the nose.
What is Rhinorrhea?
Rhinorrhea is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Rhinorrhea that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Rhinorrhea
The following conditions have been associated with Rhinorrhea. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Allergic Asthma
Asthma triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
Allergic Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nasal passages due to allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander, causing sneezing, congest...
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Common Cold
A mild viral infection of the nose and throat causing runny nose, congestion, sneezing, and sore throat.
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
A small-vessel necrotizing vasculitis characterized by the association of inflammation of the vessel wall and peri- and ...
ICHAD syndrome
ICHAD syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Influenza
A contagious respiratory viral infection causing fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, and fatigue.
Measles
A highly contagious viral infection causing fever, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic red rash.
Nasal Polyps
Soft, non-cancerous growths in the nasal lining that can cause congestion, reduced sense of smell, and sinus pressure.
Paroxysmal hemicrania
Paroxysmal hemicrania is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
SUNCT syndrome
SUNCT syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Systemic capillary leak syndrome
Systemic capillary leak syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Rhinorrhea is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.