Catarrh

Symptoms associated with catarrh

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Catarrh can lead to a:

  • constant need to clear your throat
  • feelingthat your throat is blocked
  • blockedor stuffy nose that you can't clear
  • runny nose
  • feeling of mucus running down the back of your throat
  • persistent Cough
  • headache or facial pain
  • reduced sense ofsmell and taste
  • crackling sensation in your ear and some temporary hearing loss

These problems can be frustrating to live with and mayaffect your sleep, making you feel tired.

Articles for Catarrh

Introduction

Catarrh is an excessive build-up of mucus in an airway or cavity of the body. Find out why it happens, what treatments you can try and when your GP can help.

Symptoms associated with catarrh

Catarrh can lead to a: constant need to clear your throat feelingthat your throat is blocked blockedor stuffy nose that you can't clear runny nose feeling of mucus running down the back of your

Treatments for catarrh

Catarrh will often passin a few days or weeks as the condition that causes it improves. See What causes catarrh? below for more information. There are things you can try at home to relieve your symp

What causes catarrh?

Catarrh is usually caused by the immune system reacting to an infection or irritation, which causes the lining of your nose and throat to become swollen and produce mucus. Thiscan be triggered by:

When to see your GP

Speak to your GP if your catarrh persists and is becoming difficult to live with. They may want to rule out conditions that could be causing it, such as nasal polyps or allergies . This may mean youn