swelling in nose

[maragaret]

hi my name is margaret. i noticed the other day that my nose was sore.then i got up the next day and it hurt worse and i saw that my right side of my nose on the outside was swollen looking so i looked on the inside and i looks like the inside of my nose is swelling. It hurts to blow my nose or even try to wipe it. My nose is runny and it hurts when i sneeze. I this allergies or what?

[WildChild]

Sounds like you could have a sinus infection. Is your mucus yellow or greenish?

[ItsASecret]

Take your right hand and spread your index and middle finger apart into a V shape. Now press those fingers, gently, above your eyebrows. You can also take your V shaped fingers and press, and gently, under your eyes sockets on the top of your cheeks. If any mild discomfort comes from that then you very likely have a sinus infection.

If neither causes a noticeable discomfort then you likely have what is called Rhinovirus....the common cold. Take some decongestants for a few days, and increase your water intake and you should be fine in a few days. If the pain keeps going then go to a medicenter and see what the doc has to say.

[blitz2005]

I am experiencing the same symptons as margaret (swelling in nose)