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• Method 2 of 2: Seek professional care

A stuffy nose can make your cat feel very bad. You can help your feline friend by first finding the cause of his stuffy nose. Once you know what's causing your cat's stuffy nose, you can treat it with medication or (for a common infection) wait for it to clear. You can put your cat at ease with steam therapy and by cleaning his nose regularly.

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Method 1 of 2: Provide care at home

1. Watch for signs of inflammation. The inflammation of a cat's nose is called rhinitis, while inflammation in the cat's nasal passages is called sinusitis. Both conditions can cause a stuffy nose. Symptoms of both conditions can include:
   • To sneeze
   • Discharge from the nose
   • Stuffy nose
   • Loss of appetite
2. Identify common causes of a stuffy nose. There are several factors that can cause inflammation in a cat's nose or nasal passages and lead to a stuffy nose. Common causes include allergies, tumors in the nose, a foreign body in the nasal cavity, parasites, fungal infections, periapical abscesses, and bacterial or viral infections.
3. Examine your cat for signs of upper respiratory infection. The herpes virus and calicivirus cause a large percentage of stuffy noses. Signs of these viral infections include clear or cloudy discharge from both nostrils and discharge from the eyes.
4. Make an upper respiratory infection clear on its own. Upper respiratory tract infection is characterized by sneezing, watery eyes, clear nasal discharge and coughing. If you suspect your cat's stuffy nose is caused by an upper respiratory infection, you can pass the disease on its own. Most of these infections do not last long and will clear on their own within 7-10 days.
5. Clean your cat's nose regularly. You can help your cat deal with a stuffy nose by making sure his nose is clean. Wet a ball of cotton with water and wipe away any mucus on your cat's nose. Do this several times a day as long as your cat has a stuffy nose.
6. Try steam therapy. If your cat has a chronic constipation, steam therapy can help. The warm vapors can help loosen mucus in your cat's nose and nasal passages, making it easier for the cat to breathe. Try to take your cat to the bathroom and close the door. Then turn on a hot shower for about 10 minutes and stay in the bathroom with your cat during this time.
7. Go to the vet. If your cat is having trouble breathing, make an appointment with the vet. A vet can examine your pet and determine why he has a stuffy nose. The vet will examine the teeth, perform blood tests and / or perform a physical exam to determine the cause of your cat's stuffy nose.

Method 2 of 2: Seek professional care

1. Watch for bacterial infections. Bacterial infections usually occur due to an underlying condition, such as a viral infection, a tumor or polyp in the nasal cavity, or a foreign object in your cat's nose. Nasal discharge from a bacterial infection usually occurs in both nostrils and has a pus-like consistency and similar appearance.
   • If there is yellow, green, or pus-like discharge from your cat's nostrils, he may need to be treated with antibiotics.
   • Ask the vet if your cat needs antibiotics for a bacterial infection. It may be better to control a bacterial infection with supportive care, as overuse of antibiotics can lead to bacterial resistance.
2. Watch for yeast infection symptoms. Sometimes yeast infections are the culprit behind your cat's stuffy nose. Infections caused by the cryptococcus fungus are the most common.If your cat has a fungal infection, his face may become asymmetrical and the nasal cavity may swell. There will also be nasal discharge that is bloody or looks like pus.
   • Have a fungal infection treated by your vet with anti-fungal medication.
   • For example, cryptococcus infection is usually treated with fluconazole, itraconazole, or amphotericin B.
3. Make sure there is no foreign object in your cat's nose. It's not uncommon for a foreign object, such as seeds, blades of grass, or pebbles, to get stuck in a cat's nose. This can cause a stuffy nose, which is often accompanied by scratching and excessive sneezing. Discharge will come from only one nostril, not both.
   • Have the foreign object removed by the vet instead of trying to remove it yourself.