coryza
Runny nose condition
Coryza is the medical term for a runny nose or nasal congestion, particularly the kind accompanying a cold.
Doctors use it to describe inflammation of the mucous membranes in the nasal passages: The patient presented with coryza, sore throat, and mild fever.
Outside clinical settings, people just say they have a cold or stuffy nose.
Excess nasal mucus flow
- snifflesMinor nasal illness
- runnyExcessively fluid
- stuffyLacking fresh air
- blockedPassage prevented or impeded
nasal · congestion · discharge · sneezing · postnasal · malaise · headache · fatigue
Inflamed nasal membrane
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
- hayfeverAllergic reaction to pollen
common cold · upper respiratory infection · bronchitis · laryngitis · otitis
Cold-causing pathogen
- coronavirusSpike-ringed viral family
- adenovirusDNA virus infecting airways
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
pollen · dust · cold weather · infection · contagious · transmission · incubation · pathogen
Drug blocking allergic response
- decongestantsMedicines reducing nasal swelling
- salineSalt-water solution
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
- humidifierMoisture-adding appliance
nasal spray · rest · fluids · zinc · echinacea · neti pot · vapor rub · lozenges
Breathing holes in face
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- nasal passagesAirways inside the nose
- mucosaMoist organ lining
pharynx · nasopharynx · adenoids · septum · respiratory tract
rhinorrhea
Excess nasal mucus flow
blocked · nasal · congestion · discharge · sneezing · postnasal · malaise · headache · fatigue · fever
rhinitis
Inflamed nasal membrane
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- pharyngitisInflamed upper airway lining
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens
hayfever · common cold · upper respiratory infection · bronchitis · laryngitis · otitis
rhinovirus
Cold-causing pathogen
- coronavirusSpike-ringed viral family
- adenovirusDNA virus infecting airways
- influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
allergens · pollen · dust · cold weather · infection · contagious · transmission · incubation · pathogen · bacteria
antihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
- decongestantsMedicines reducing nasal swelling
- salineSalt-water solution
- steamHeated water's gaseous form
humidifier · nasal spray · rest · fluids · zinc · echinacea · neti pot · vapor rub · lozenges
nostrils
Breathing holes in face
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- nasal passagesAirways inside the nose
mucosa · pharynx · nasopharynx · adenoids · septum · respiratory tract
coryzarespiratory health
Wellness of breathing organs
uncongested · clear-headed · wellness · health · decongestion