Patient Nasal Symptoms Assessment

A patient visits a doctor to discuss nasal congestion, which has persisted for three to four weeks. The patient reports that the right nostril feels blocked and there is a thick, yellowish nasal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Despite attempts to clear the nostril, the blockage remains, causing embarrassment.

What is the initial reason the patient visits the doctor?

• Sore throat

• Blocked nose

• Headache

• Stomach ache

How long has the patient been experiencing the nasal blockage?

• One week

• Two weeks

• Three to four weeks

• More than a month

Which side of the nose does the patient feel is blocked?

• Neither side

• Both sides

• Left side

• Right side

What color is the nasal discharge described by the patient?

• Clear

• Red

• Blue

• Yellowish

What additional symptom does the patient mention?

• Cough

• Sore throat

• Bad smell

• Headache