Sinusitis: Constantly stuffy nose? What it could be due to - and what helps
Stuffy nose? As an accompanying symptom of a cold, it's annoying enough. If it persists for weeks and months, there may be a chronic inflammation behind it. What to do?
A chronic nasal congestion that persists for weeks or months may indicate an underlying condition such as chronic sinusitis, according to the German Allergy and Asthma Association (DAAB). This condition involves long-term inflammation of the nasal and sinus mucous membranes, lasting at least 12 weeks. Symptoms include difficult nasal breathing, reduced sense of smell, and discharge.
Treatment options include cortisone nasal sprays, biologics such as Dupilumab, Omalizumab, or Mepolizumab, and nasal irrigations with saline solutions. If medication is ineffective, surgery, specifically Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS), may be considered.
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