Possible causes of Nasal congestion

14 conditions can cause this symptom. Most common are listed first.

• Allergic rhinitis (runny nose) Common Pediatric
• Influenza (seasonal flu) Common Pediatric
• Nasal polyps Common Pediatric
• Sinusitis (sinus infection) Common Pediatric
• Upper respiratory tract infection (URI) Common Pediatric
• Nasal fracture (broken nose)
• Basilar skull fracture (broken bone) Urgent
• Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea (brain fluid from the nose) Urgent
• Parasite infections Urgent
• Perforated septum (hole in nasal septum)
• Pharyngitis (throat infection)
• Post nasal drip
• Rhinitis (nasal inflammation)
• Viral infections