Question
I have been experiencing watering eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion, and crusty discharge in the morning. My previous treatment and results: I visited the school clinic for an eye and ear, nose, and throat (ENT) check. The ophthalmologist prescribed me eye drops and penicillin, saying I was allergic to the air. Before the visit, my eyes itched and I burped. The ENT doctor gave me drops for nasal congestion and sodium diflunisal eye drops. After using these two medications, I felt much better, but symptoms have returned since yesterday, and they are more severe than before. What I care about: I want to confirm what my illness is.
Answer
Eye watering can be due to blockage of the lacrimal duct system, where normal tear drainage cannot flow into the nasal cavity, causing reverse flow. In this case, it is important to seek an ophthalmology check and follow medical advice for treatment, which can be cured. Treatment options for blocked tear ducts include lacrimal duct irrigation, punctum probing, laser therapy, and nasolacrimal duct reconstruction surgery, depending on the severity of the blockage.