Diseases

Nose Inflammatiomn

Back

Medical definition of stuffy nose. Stuffy nose: : the presence of increased secretions and mucus in the nasal passages, most commonly arising as a result of a common cold, allergic reaction, or inflammation or infection of the paranasalsinuses (sinus infection).

SYMPTOMS

A sensation that your nose is blocked.
Runny nose.
Postnasal drip, which is when excess mucus runs down the back of your throat.
Nasal stuffiness.
Nasal congestion.
Reduced sense of smell.
Breathing through your mouth.
A feeling of pressure in your forehead or face.

CAUSES

Noncancerous growths, called nasal polyps, or benign tumors in the nasal passages. chemical exposures. environmental irritants. long-lasting sinus infection, known as chronic sinusitis.