Nose Symptoms: Symptoms

What other symptoms might occur with nose symptoms?

Nose symptoms may be accompanied by other symptoms, which vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. In many cases, nose symptoms are accompanied by other upper respiratory symptoms, such as a fever or headache.

Symptoms of upper respiratory infections that can occur with nose symptoms

The common cold, sinusitis, and other upper respiratory infections can cause nose symptoms in addition to other symptoms that may include:

• Cold, clammy skin and chills

• Earache

• Facial pain or headache, which may be worse when bending over or lying down

• Flu-like symptoms (fatigue, fever, cough, sore throat, headache, aches, and pains)

• Flushed face and hot, dry or sweaty skin)

• Lethargy

• Loss of appetite

• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea in children

• Pain around the upper jaw, similar to a toothache

• Puffiness around the eyes and eyelids

• Watery eyes

Allergy symptoms that can occur with nose symptoms

Food allergies, respiratory allergies, insect bite allergies, and skin allergies can cause nose symptoms and present with a variety of other symptoms that may include:

• Itchy skin

• Itchy, watery eyes

• Mild anxiety

• Mild hives or swelling of a small or localized area of skin

• Rash

• Sinus or facial pressure or pain

Other symptoms that can occur with nose symptoms

Other symptoms that can accompany nose symptoms vary depending on the underlying cause, such as a nose injury. Additional symptoms can include:

• Bruising around the eyes

• Ear pain or pressure

• Eye swelling

• Facial tingling, numbness or pain

• Lump on the face or the roof of the mouth

• Toothache or loose teeth

Serious symptoms that might indicate a life-threatening condition

In some cases, nose symptoms can be caused by or associated with diseases, disorders and conditions that are serious or life threatening, such as an anaphylactic reaction or a serious head injury. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, your child, or someone you are with, have any of these symptoms:

• Change in level of consciousness or alertness, such as passing out or unresponsiveness

• Confusion or disorientation

• Deep, wet chest cough that produces yellow, green or brownish phlegm

• Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, noisy breathing, or wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made with breathing)

• High fever (higher than 101 degrees Fahrenheit)

• Hives or swelling that is expanding over a large area of skin or occurs on the neck or face

• Inability to swallow or tightness in the throat

• Nosebleed that does not stop within five minutes by pinching the nose shut

• Pallor (very pale skin) or cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the lips, nails, and possibly the skin)

• Seizure

• Severe swelling and bruising around the eyes (raccoon eyes)

• Swelling of the lips, tongue, mouth or face