Stuffy nose that won't clear

Persistent congestion is usually allergies, chronic sinusitis, or an infection. A provider can prescribe the right medication based on the pattern of your symptoms.

Also called: congestion · sinus pressure · blocked nose

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Seek urgent care or the ER if you have:

  • Symptoms that are sudden, severe, or rapidly worsening
  • High fever (over 103°F / 39.4°C) that doesn't respond to treatment
  • Chest pain, trouble breathing, fainting, or confusion
  • Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dark urine, unable to keep fluids down
  • Symptoms in someone who is pregnant, immunocompromised, or over 65

What stuffy nose that won't clear could be

The most common causes a clinician considers. This isn't a diagnosis — it's the differential a provider works through with you.

Chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis is one of the more common causes of stuffy nose that won't clear. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is one of the more common causes of stuffy nose that won't clear. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

Sinus infection

Sinus infection is one of the more common causes of stuffy nose that won't clear. Ondoc can evaluate it online.

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