It is really annoying when snot continues to drip from our nostrils. It seems like no amount of blowing our nose could drain our sinus. But why do our noses run even for no reason? Sometimes it is just our body's natural response to allergens, or perhaps our nasal structure itself. In other cases, it could be something worse that needs sinus surgery in Singapore.
Here's why noses run and when you should visit your ENT specialist in Singapore in Novena.
1. Allergies
The immune system reacts to the allergens, like pollen, dust, people are exposed to. The immune system triggers the mucous membrane in the nose to swell and produce more mucus. Visit an ENT specialist from a sleep clinic in Singapore if over-the-counter medications and antihistamines don't work.
2. Flu and Common Cold
Flu and the common cold are caused by viral infection. The body produces more mucus to capture the bacteria and virus and prevents them from entering the body. The mucus drips out of your nose to flush out the captured viruses and bacteria. Visit an ENT specialist in Singapore in Novena if the flu and common cold lasted for a week.
3. Chronic Sinusitis and Nasal Polyps
Chronic sinusitis is the inflammation of the sinuses for months. It can be due to nasal polyps or grape-like tissue growth in the nasal passages. Consult an ENT specialist if your runny nose lasts more than three months. Serious cases may require sinus surgery in Singapore.
4. Crying
When we cry, tears pass into the nasal cavity before reaching the tear ducts. Some tears mix with the mucus in the nasal cavity and drip out of your nostrils.
5. Dry Air
When it is cold, the air is drier. The nose produces more mucus to moisturise the air and prevent the airways from drying out.
It is really annoying if you have a runny nose, but it is highly treatable, especially if you know the cause.
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