January 2009

When You See the Doctor For…Nasal Congestion

Your doctor may ask you these questions:

• When did the congestion begin?
• By “congestion,” do you mean your head feels stuffed up, that you are sneezing, that you are blowing stuff out your nose to get relief, or all of these?
• What color is the stuff you are blowing out your nose?
• Do you also have a sore throat, earache, pain in your cheeks or around your eyes, coughing, shortness of breath, or fever?
• Are you allergic to anything?

To learn more, see the “Nasal Allergies” and “Sinusitis” booklets.