Dr V Shankar Kumar

running nose & sneezing

Symptoms of running nose & sneezing are commonly due to allergy

If the symptoms are recurrent or persistent in nature the condition is called Allergic rhinitis. Patients with allergic rhinitis are treated with Antihistamines, Steroid nasal sprays or a combination of the two. Duration of treatment is determined on a patient to patient basis. Patients with chronic allergy will be suggested Allergy identification (Know more about  Allergy testing – Skin Prick Test) & desensitisation ( also called Immunotherapy)

A deviated nasal septum may require surgery. Read More details about Surgery for Deviated nasal septum

For Adenoid enlargement conservative treatment may be tried. This includes use of nasal sprays & treatment of allergies. If symptoms are severe or if conservative treatment fails surgery will be required. Read more details about Endoscopic removal of Adenoids