Nasal Congestion and Rhinorrhea By Marvin P Fried, MD, Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine Reviewed / Revised May 2023 View Patient Education Etiology Evaluation Treatment Geriatrics Essentials Key Points Topic Resources Some Causes of Nasal Congestion... Nasal congestion and rhinorrhea (runny nose) are extremely common problems that commonly occur together but occasionally occur alone.