Yellow nasal discharge due to rhinitis

Yellow nasal discharge is initially considered to be associated with conditions such as acute rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, hypertrophic rhinitis, and other related diseases. Patients should identify their specific condition and then adopt appropriate treatment measures accordingly.

1. Acute Rhinitis

This condition is usually related to bacterial or viral infections affecting the nasal mucosa. Under the influence of heightened immune activity, tissues such as submucosal glands and capillaries may exhibit increased secretion. Additionally, secretions often mix with large numbers of harmful microorganisms and necrotic, shed tissue, leading to a yellowish appearance of nasal discharge. Based on biochemical test results, patients should follow medical advice and use anti-infective medications such as Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, Acyclovir Tablets, or Cefathiamidine for Injection.

2. Allergic Rhinitis

When nasal tissues come into contact with allergens such as pollen, dust mites, or chemical fumes, they may trigger non-specific immune responses in these tissues. This leads to persistent fluid exudation from blood vessels beneath the mucosa, accelerating tissue necrosis and shedding. These combined factors can result in symptoms including nasal congestion, continuous runny nose, and yellowish secretions. If patients experience such symptoms, they should strictly follow medical guidance and use antiallergic medications such as Promethazine Hydrochloride Tablets, Levamisole Hydrochloride Liniment, or Biyan Ning Granules.

3. Hypertrophic Rhinitis

This condition is closely linked to hyperplasia of the nasal mucosa or turbinate bones. The enlarged structures repeatedly compress or rub against adjacent healthy tissues, causing enhanced glandular secretion and accelerated tissue necrosis. As a result, patients may develop symptoms such as breathing difficulties, increased yellowish discharge, and reduced sense of smell. For patients exhibiting these symptoms, surgical intervention—based on physician recommendations—is often required for definitive treatment. Common surgical options include submucosal resection of the inferior turbinate and lateral displacement of the fractured inferior turbinate.

Other conditions, such as chronic sinusitis, may also cause similar symptoms. Patients should seek medical evaluation at a hospital, confirm the exact underlying cause through proper diagnosis, and then proceed with targeted treatments.