Stuffy Nose

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Choanal atresia, unilateral (unilateral) – congenital absence of the posterior nasal opening (= congenital membranous or bony closure of the posterior nasal opening); unilateral choanal atresia, in contrast to bilateral, is often not discovered immediately after birth but later in childhood; clinical symptoms: chronic rhinorrhea (runny nose) Meningo-/encephaloceles … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Secondary Diseases

The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by a stuffy nose: Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99). Insomnia (sleep disorders) – difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Symptoms and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). Dysosmia (olfactory disorder; olfactory disorder). Rhonchopathy (snoring) – an existing … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Secondary Diseases

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Oral cavity, posterior pharyngeal wall, palatine tonsil Dental status Palpation (palpation) of the nerve pressure points. ENT medical examination – including anterior and posterior rhinoscopy … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Examination

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination and obligatory laboratory parameters – for differential diagnostic clarification. Small blood count Differential blood count [eosinophilia/indication of allergy, if applicable]. Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein). Allergy testing such as: PRIST (paper radio-immuno sorbent test) – measurement of total IgE concentration … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Test and Diagnosis

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Anterior rhinoscopy with a speculum – examination of the inside of the nose with the help of a light source (under indirect illumination with a forehead mirror or with … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Diagnostic Tests

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

The following symptoms and complaints may occur together with a stuffy nose: Leading symptoms Obstructed nasal breathing/obstruction of nasal breathing (nasal obstruction). Associated symptoms Nasal discharge (rhinorrhea; strong secretion of thin to mucous nasal secretions). Pressure in the facial area; cephalgia (headache). Warning signs (Red flags) One-sided nasal congestion with foul-smelling nasal discharge in a … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs

Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of nasal congestion. Family history What is the general health of your family members? Social history What is your profession? Are you exposed to harmful working substances in your profession? Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints). How long have the … Blocked Nose (Nasal Congestion): Medical History