When to Call a Doctor

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Although a stuffy or runny nose on its own doesn't require medical attention, it may lead to, or be a symptom of, something more serious.

Call your doctor if your symptoms have lasted more than 10 days or you have any of the following conditions along with a stuffy or runny nose:

• Thick nasal discharge (clear, colored, or bloody)
• Coughing up mucus (clear, colored, or bloody)
• Headache or facial pain (especially if it is worse when you bend your head forward)
• Sudden bad breath
• Fever of over 101 degrees Fahrenheit lasting more than 3 days
• History of frequent or recurrent sinus infections