A dripping nose in the elderly is often caused by changes in the nasal passages like drying and thinning of nasal tissues which make them more prone to runny noses, dripping noses and sneezing.
Other causes of a dripping or runny nose in the elderly are mold, dust mites, pollen, pet dander and even cockroaches.
The elderly person may even have an allergic reaction or a non allergic rhinitis condition which can cause a runny nose or post nasal drainage.
To stop runny noses you can use some nasal spray, saline solution, Neti Pot, taking a Hot Shower, facial steam, humidifier, drinking hot teas, drinking more water and using a warm compress.
The best medicine to dry up a runny nose is Claritin, Benadryl and Zyrtec.
A runny nose is mucus that runs out of the nose.
Several things can cause a runny nose are a cold, dry air, allergies or a common cold and even a sinus infection.
Some ways you can stop a runny nose are to take some allergy medicine use nasal spray and by inhaling some steam.
You can also use a saline nasal spray and humidifier and apply a warm and most washcloth to your face.
Also be sure to drink plenty of water and you can also drink some warm tea.
Things that stop a runny nose are nasal spray, saline solution, Neti Pot, Hot Shower, facial steam, humidifier, drinking hot teas, drinking more water and using a warm compress.
Eating spicy food can also help to dry up a runny nose.
A runny nose is stage 1 of a cold.
Around half of people with colds report a sore throat or tickly throat as the first symptom and then a runny nose or sneezing.
A runny nose from a cold lasts on average of 10 to 14 days although sometimes the runny nose may clear up within 5 to 7 days.
To get rid of a cold fast drink plenty of water, warm tea, take cold medicine, use a humidifier, take a steamy hot shower or hot bath.
Eat foods such as chicken noodle soup, spicy foods etc to help ease congestion.
A hot bath is good for a cold as the hot bath increases your body temperature which is like a temporary fever which then helps you fight off your cold virus.
Steamy showers moisturize your nasal passages and relax you.
If you're dizzy from the flu, run a steamy shower while you sit on a chair nearby and take a sponge bath.
Foods you can eat to get rid of a cold are spicy foods, ramen noodles, chicken noodle soup, potato soup, celery soup, carrot soup, jalapeno peppers, jalapeno poppers, spicy cheese, chicken soup, popsicles, vegetable soup and bananas.
You do sometimes lose your taste and sometimes smell with a cold.
There have been a few times where I personally have lost my taste and smell with a cold and then it later returned after I began recovering from the cold.
Other times I still had my taste and smell so it can vary.
A cold can cause a temporary loss of smell due to the congestion and a stuffy nose.
The loss of smell with a cold should return within a few days or at least when you recover from the cold.
A cold can lasts for 3 days to 7 days.
And in some cases a cold may linger and last for 10 to 14 days but most colds go away within 7 days or less.
A cold virus cannot be sweated out although exercising and getting yourself sweating can help you recover from the cold virus and exercising can keep you healthy to help boost your immune system as well.
Fresh air is good for a cold virus.
When you have a cold virus you should get out into the fresh air which can help you recover more quickly as when you're in your house or bedroom with the cold virus the cold virus is just being recirculating through the air in your home.
Fresh is good for sickness and if you can do so you should also open windows to allow fresh air into your home.
Sneezing can mean that your cold is getting better.
Although in the beginning with a cold sneezing is just another symptom of a cold virus but after a few days when you're sneezing it can mean that you're getting better.
Signs that your cold is ending is you start to feel less tired, less fatigued, have more energy, you're not coughing as much, your nose is not as runny, your congestion is clearing up.
Within 7–10 days , people will usually start to recover from a cold.
Symptoms begin to ease up, and people will start feeling better.
People may also find that they have more energy and are more able to carry out tasks as usual.
You can't get rid of a cold overnight although you can help to ease the symptoms of the cold overnight and help speed up the recovery.
To get rid of a cold in 24 hours you should drink plenty of fluids, take cold medicine, use a humidifier, take a steamy hot shower and get plenty of rest.
Your symptoms of your cold virus can improve within 24 to 48 hours although sometimes the cold may last longer even if you do those things.