Symptoms and Signs of Nasal Flaring in TCM Nasal flaring is when the nostrils widen while a person is breathing. It is a sign that the person is having difficulty breathing. It is most commonly seen in children and infants; in those cases nasal flaring can indicate respiratory distress.
Symptoms of nasal flaring include: Stuffed nose Sneezing Dry nose Nosebleeds Red nose Loss of smell Sinus pain headache Nostril etraction Breathing difficulty Nostril inflammation