snuffles

snuffles /snuf·fles/ (snuf´'lz) catarrhal discharge from the nasal mucous membrane in infants, generally in congenital syphilis.

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snuffles

Etymology: D, snuffelen, to sniff

a nasal discharge in infancy characteristic of congenital syphilis. See also syphilis.

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snuffles

1. a disease of the upper respiratory tract of rabbits caused by infection with Pasteurella multocida and characterized by serous and then purulent discharge from the nostrils and eyes which cakes the insides of the forepaws. The rabbit also sneezes and coughs. Pneumonia is a common sequel.

2. chronic rhinitis and sinusitis in cats. Sometimes called chronic snuffles syndrome.

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snuffles

Pediatrics Noisy breathing through a partially obstructed nasopharynx, accompanied by profuse, mucopurulent and hemorrhagic nasal discharge containing viable Treponema pallidum; snuffles may be seen in infants with early congenital syphilis manifest as syphilitic rhinitis; snuffles have also been described with trisomy 21–Down syndrome. See Congenital syphilis.

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Patient discussion about snuffles.

Q. I got runny nose every morning and in the evening. Never had this problem before. Worst still is gardening. Why why why?

A. I have Janet Craig, and Corn plan Draceanas, Spider Plants, Chinese Evergreen, Weeping Fig, Pothos,and Peace Lilly; plus others. The largest are the Draceanas and those named are supposed to be among the best at cleaning toxins from the air. They Rubber Plants are a good choice but I'm running out of room! Jade may want some company!

Q. Common cold but dreadful. I am suffering from a dreadful common cold. As I write: believe me, I long to have done with it. I am not enjoying it in the least. I fear however that I am already too old to see the day when the common cold becomes history. I tried the simple first aid tablets but no use. Could you use this session to help me out?

A. chicken soup :) the best cure!
you can try fresh ginger tea - it really make it easier..opens up the sinuses, drys up the mucous.

Q. When you get sick (runny nose, cold, cough) do you still workout?

A. Hmm, depending on how sick I am, I will usually just workout anyway. I feel it mentally helps me.