Nasal Congestion - Causes

Causes

• Allergic reaction
• Common cold or influenza
• Deviated septum
• Hay fever, allergic reaction to pollen or grass
• Reaction to medication (e.g. Flomax)
• Rhinitis medicamentosa a condition of rebound nasal congestion brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays).
• Sinusitis or sinus infection
• If the body is in a position where a lot of blood enters the head (e.g. upside down), the blood vessels in the nasal passage may inflame.
• Many women suffer from nasal congestion during pregnancy due to the increased amount of blood flowing through the body.
• Nasal polyps
• Concha bullosa