My dad's nose drips clear watery fluid and it's a real problem for him. What is it?
My dad is 77. He had some flu or sickness or possibly mild heat stroke a few years back. We took him to the hospital to be checked as he has diabetes and a prior stroke in 1994.
He was not feeling well and seemed weak but was not in terrible shape. He spent some time in the hospital and they never determined what if anything was wrong. they finally decided either an infection or a minor stroke.
He later had confusion which still comes and goes.
The one thing he came out of this with that has not ceased is a constant drip from his nose. Not snot. Clear water thin liquid. It drives him nuts and he has to have a hanky right there all the time. he can hardly eat as the drip gets faster
when he is eating.
I wish I could solve this for him so at least he would have one less problem.
also he can't take decongestant/benydrl type medicine
Carol
His meds are the same as before the nose drip (and he has a mountain of meds)
If it is an allergy it must be new and started with that hospital stay.
He does take heart and bp medicine along with many others for diabetes. Maybe they started causing this problem because he became so much less active.
Sounds like an allergy.From the purpose of the nose to sinus conditions, it might help you identify the cause(s). There's nothing like being well prepared before seeing a doctor.
Best wishes,
-- ED
I read about chronic rhino and looked it up on other sites. I think I will make my dad an appt with an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
Since he never had allergies or this problem in the past and is now 76/77 years old I am thinking it could be something else.
But who knows. One of the sites said tumors in the nasal passages or blockage.
I think an ear, nose throat doctor may be best.
Thank you!
My allergies go into over drive at the beginning of Fall time due to the falling leaves + rain = mold spore. Had to experiment with different types of antihistamines until I found one user friendly. For me, I found that the children doses worked the best. Or adult doses cut in half. But check with one's doctor first so the allergy meds don't interfere with other meds, or make the person feel too sleepy.