Rhinorrhea. Could it be a feature of pneumonia?

A runny nose may or may not be characteristic of pneumonia. If the patient has symptoms of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

One, yes

Pneumonia refers to inflammation of the final airways, alveoli, and lung interstitium, which can be caused by pathogenic microorganisms, physicochemical factors, immune damage, and drugs. The main manifestations of pneumonia are fever, chills, cough, and sputum production, which may be accompanied by chest pain and dyspnea. If pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infection, it may cause congestion and edema of the nasal mucosa, which can cause symptoms of runny nose.A runny nose may be characteristic of pneumonia.

Second, it is not

1. Cold: The cold is a common acute viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract, mostly caused by rhinovirus, parainfluenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus, echovirus, coxsackievirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, etc. The clinical manifestations are nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, fever, headache and other symptoms. It usually takes 5-7 days to recover, and a few patients can last up to 10 days. For the common cold, no special treatment is usually required, and rest is sufficient. However, if the patient persists in high fever or the condition worsens, it is necessary to use drugs such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules and acetaminophen tablets under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Allergic rhinitis: Allergic rhinitis is a nasal disease caused by contact with allergens such as pollen and dust mites, which is mainly manifested as paroxysmal sneezing, watery nasal discharge, nasal itching, etc.At this time, the patient will also experience the above situation. Patients are advised to take antihistamine drugs such as loratadine tablets and cetirizine hydrochloride tablets as prescribed for treatment. It is also necessary to avoid contact with allergens in daily life to avoid aggravating the condition.

In addition, it may also be caused by chronic simple rhinitis and other reasons, so it is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital in time and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment.