Nasal Obstruction

Many individuals with sinus problems complain of a blocked nose. This feeling of blockage can result in a sinus infection. A blockage may occur due to the swelling of the lining in the nose. It could also be due to a deformity of the bony structures that make up the framework of the nose.

The causes of nasal obstruction are commonly associated with rhinitis, which is the inflammation of the mucus membranes of the nose.

These are some of the causes of nasal obstruction:

• Rhinitis
• Foreign Bodies
• Deviated Nasal Septum
• Nasal Polyps
• Hematoma

Chronic Sinusitis

Chronic sinusitis causes poor airflow in the nose that result in nasal blockage. These blockages can block the openings (ostia) of the sinuses which usually lead to recurring infections and a nasal obstruction.

Nasal Swelling

Abnormal swelling of the linings of the nose, causing the sensation of constant blockage and this contributes to your nasal obstruction.

Allergies

When you are exposed to something to which you are allergic to, it causes the nasal lining to swell. The symptoms of an individual with allergies are:

• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Thin nasal drainage