HomeoRemedyClear, watery nasal discharge without runny nose (cold)
- Dizziness or feeling of intoxication
- Headache, especially in the occipital region
- Burning sensation in the throat
Nose, Throat & Voice
Coryza (Acute and Chronic)
Comprehensive guide to acute and chronic nasal congestion and discharge
Overview
Runny nose (cold), also known as a common cold, is an acute or chronic condition characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, and other respiratory symptoms. It can be caused by various viruses and can lead to complications if left untreated.
Remedies often used
The right one depends on your exact symptoms, not just the name of the problem. The Remedy Finder compares them for you.
Watery, transparent nasal discharges causing blisters
- Blisters or blister-like rashes in the nose
- Loss of sense of smell or taste
- Nasal congestion that is worse in dry, cold air
Intense fear, anxiety, and restlessness accompanying every ailment
- Sudden and great sinking of strength
- Dry, tingling sensation in the nose
- Flushed, hot, and swollen face
Stitching, tearing pains that are worse with motion and better with rest
- Dry, blocked nasal passages with thick, sticky mucus
- Dry, hacking cough that is worse at night
- Irritability and dizziness when raising the head
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Ferrum phosphoricumSuppressed coldsGelsemium sempervirensDull, weak feeling with feeling cold in the back and aching painsArsenicum albumWatery, acrid, and irritating nasal dischargeCarbo vegetabilisSneezing when going to an overheated roomAllium cepaAcrid, watery nasal discharge with bland eye dischargeEuphrasia officinalisProfuse, acrid tearing with bland nasal dischargePsorinumWatery nasal discharge, worse from dust and tobacco odorLycopersicon esculentumRunny nose (cold) (nasal congestion) worse outdoorsIpecacuanhaLemna minorPutrid nasal odor and dischargeDulcamaraDry runny nose (cold) (nasal congestion) that worsens with the slightest exposure to cold, damp conditionsPulsatilla pratensisLack of thirst with cold symptomsArsenicum iodatumDischarge irritates the membrane from which it flowsHydrastis canadensisThick, ropy mucus drawn from posterior nares into the throatCinnabarisChronic nasal and pharyngeal mucus discharge with full, stuffy sensationSanguinarinum nitricumProfuse, watery nasal discharge with burning painCalcarea sulphuricaThick, yellow-green, purulent nasal dischargeMercurius corrosivusNasal discharge that is thick, acrid, and glue-like, causing excoriationTheridion curassavicumViolent paroxysms of sneezingSilicea terraNasal mucus discharge with offensive, corrosive dischargeSinapis nigraSneezing and acrid nasal dischargeIodiumThick, yellowish-green, burning nasal discharge
Kali HydThick yellowish nasal discharge
Nux vomicaStuffed, irritated nose in a warm roomCajuputumConstant urge to spit and clear thick, stringy mucus from the nasal passagesNitricum acidumAcrid, offensive, corrosive nasal dischargeCoffea crudaExtreme sensitivity and nervous excitabilityCistus canadensisFrequent and violent sneezing, worse in cold weatherSepia officinalisDry, swollen, ulcerated nasal passages with green dischargeAntimonium tartaricumMucus discharge of the chest with white phlegm coughed up, extreme weakness, and blueness of the faceHepar sulphurWatery nasal discharge that becomes thick, yellow, and offensiveMedorrhinumObstinate nasal mucus discharge with post-nasal obstruction and loss of smellMercurius solubilisThick, greenish-yellow, acrid, foul-smelling nasal dischargeAurum ArsOffensive, fetid, greenish, purulent nasal discharge
Magnesium carbonicumDry runny nose (cold) (nasal congestion) with mouth breathingAmmonium carbonicumDry, stuffed nasal congestion worse at nightNaphthalinumProfuse, fluent, excoriating nasal discharge with violent sneezingPhytolacca decandraTotal nasal obstruction, requiring mouth breathingAilanthus glandulosaExcoriating, burning nasal dischargeKalium iodatumProfuse, green, foul-smelling nasal dischargeKalium carbonicumBurning, stuffed nose that improves with nasal dischargeCadmium sulphuratumNasal ulceration and bone destructionBromiumBurning sensation in the nose with a feeling of coldness from inhaling cold airAlumenTendency to catch frequent colds that settle in the throatBalsamum peruvianumProfuse, thick nasal dischargeSennaThin, watery, irritating, excoriating nasal dischargeAluminaConstant dry, stuffed-up nose and throatNot sure which fits? The app compares all 51 remedies against your symptoms.
Get the appSee a doctor if
- Severe, persistent nasal congestion that interferes with breathing
- High fever, chills, or body aches that may indicate a more serious infection
- Thick, discolored nasal discharge that lasts more than 10 days, which could be a sign of a bacterial sinus infection
- Sudden, severe pain in the face or head that may signal a sinus infection or other complication
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing that requires immediate medical attention
Everyday tips
- Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and thin out mucus
- Use a humidifier or take steamy showers to soothe nasal passages
- Avoid irritants like smoke, strong scents, and dry air that can worsen symptoms
- Get plenty of rest to allow your body to fight the infection
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- Use over-the-counter decongestants or saline nasal sprays to relieve nasal congestion
- Try natural remedies like honey, ginger, or garlic to soothe symptoms
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