In the 'Symptoms - Head - Nose' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about nasal congestion:
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Do you suffer from nasal congestion, mucus that accumulates in the nose, or post-nasal drip?
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"No / don't know" |
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"Occasionally / moderately" |
Nasal congestion |
A symptom |
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"Often / severely" |
Nasal congestion |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Mucus (Mucous)
The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
Post-Nasal Drip
A constant flow of mucous and discharge down the "back of the throat", generally caused by acute infection or allergies. This drip can in turn be responsible for the development of a secondary cough due to irritation of the larynx, and bronchospasm in asthmatic individuals.
Sinuses (Sinus)
Four pairs of air pockets lined with membranes in the bones around the nose. The ethmoid sinuses are located on each side of the nose between the eyes; the maxillary sinuses are located in the cheek above the teeth and below the eyes; the sphenoid sinuses are located deeply behind the eyes; the frontal sinuses are located in the forehead.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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