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Nose, allergy and sinus

A blocked nose, allergy, sinus pressure, polyps or nosebleeds can come from several different problems. An examination separates a short-lived cold from something that needs planned care.

Choose a topic for symptoms, home care, and warning signs. None of these pages replaces an examination.

Allergic Rhinitis (Nasal Allergy)

Allergic rhinitis is inflammation inside the nose triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mould, or animal dander. It can cause sneezing, itching, a runny or blocked nos

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the air-filled spaces around the nose. It may follow a cold or occur alongside allergies. Symptoms can include nasal blockage, discharge, facial pressu

Deviated Nasal Septum

The nasal septum is the wall separating the two sides of the nose. If it is off-centre, one side may feel more blocked than the other. A deviated septum is common and does not alwa

Nosebleeds

A nosebleed occurs when small blood vessels inside the nose bleed. Dryness, irritation, nose picking, injury, or some medicines can contribute. Most are not dangerous, but heavy or

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic rhinosinusitis involves nasal and sinus inflammation lasting around 12 weeks or longer. Symptoms overlap with allergy and other conditions.

Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Non-allergic rhinitis causes nasal symptoms without a typical allergic trigger. Triggers and other causes may need review.

Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are soft growths associated with inflammation inside the nose or sinuses. Persistent blockage needs assessment.

Enlarged Nasal Turbinates

Turbinates are normal structures that warm and humidify air. Swelling can narrow the nasal passage.

Persistent Nasal Blockage

Nasal blockage is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Causes include inflammation, allergy, structural narrowing or, less commonly, a growth.

Reduced or Lost Sense of Smell

Reduced smell can follow a respiratory infection or occur with nasal inflammation, polyps, injury or other conditions.

Foreign Body in the Nose

A small object lodged in a nostril is especially common in young children. Do not probe blindly or push it deeper.

Facial Pain and Sinus Pressure

Facial pain can arise from sinus inflammation, migraine, dental problems or other causes. Pain location alone cannot confirm sinusitis.

Recurrent Sinus Symptoms

Repeated blockage, discharge or facial pressure may reflect allergy, recurrent infections or another cause. A symptom history helps guide evaluation.