What Should I Do If I Have a Runny Nose?

Watery nasal discharge may be caused by viral colds or allergic rhinitis, and can be treated through medication.

1. Viral Cold: Viral colds are infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract caused by viral infections, and are a common illness. Symptoms usually include sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, cough, headache, etc. Patients may initially have a clear runny nose, which may later turn into a yellow, thick nasal discharge. Patients can take medications such as Paracetamol Tablets, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets, and Aspirin Enteric-coated Tablets under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Allergic Rhinitis: Also known as allergic nasal inflammation, allergic rhinitis is a nasal inflammation caused by an overactive immune system. Symptoms typically include nasal itchiness, paroxysmal sneezing, a large amount of watery nasal discharge, and nasal congestion. Patients can take medications such as Cetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets and Loratadine Tablets under a doctor's guidance. Patients should pay attention to keeping warm, engage in moderate exercise, and increase their resistance.