Doctor warns: 4 types of nasal congestion, don’t think it’s just a common cold, it could be a warning sign of a tumor
When the แทงบอล UFABET ราคาดีที่สุด ไม่มีขั้นต่ำ weather is cold, it’s common to have a runny nose and sneeze. A stuffy or blocked nose may seem like a minor concern at this time, but be aware that it could also be a warning sign of a tumor.
During the cold season, some people may experience chronic nasal congestion. Requiring them to breathe only through their mouths, which can be very uncomfortable. Dr. Hu Haochun, an otolaryngologist from Taiwan, said that many people blow their noses every day and do not consider it a big problem and often ignore it. However, he warned that if you experience the following “4 types of nasal congestion”. It may be a sign that your symptoms are more serious and you should see a doctor immediately.
1. “A stuffy nose for more than 10 days.”
Dr. Hu explains that a stuffy nose from a common cold usually improves within 7-10 days. If the cold and stuffy nose last for more than a week without improvement. It could be due to a bacterial infection, such as sinusitis, which requires a doctor’s examination and possibly antibiotics.
2. “Severe headache or facial pain.”
When a stuffy nose is accompanied by a severe headache, facial pain or swelling around the sinuses, that’s a common symptom of sinusitis. Dr. Hu says that when the secretions in the sinuses can’t be drained, bacteria can grow and become inflamed and infected. Persistent pain and headaches should be treated right away, or they could develop into more serious health problems.
3. “Chronic unilateral nasal congestion”
Special attention should be paid to long-standing unilateral nasal congestion, as it may be related to structural problems such as a deviated nasal septum or polyps in the nasal cavity. In rare cases, there may be a tumor or foreign object in the nasal cavity.
4. “A stuffy nose that interferes with sleep or daily life”
If a stuffy nose is so severe that it interferes with sleep or daily life, it could be a sign of a deviated septum, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, or even heart disease.
A stuffy nose may seem like a minor problem, but it can be a sign of a serious health problem. If you experience any of the above symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately for examination and treatment.