Why is my cat snorting and coughing with no nasal discharge?

Poor Sneakers! If she is having persistent sneezing and nasal discharge even after treatment with antibiotics, and you are also seeing a bump of some kind inside her nostril, I would be concerned that she may have a nasal tumor or foreign body of some kind in her nose. If your veterinarian does not have any suggestions for further work-up at this point, I would recommend asking for referral to a specialist for rhinoscopy (looking at the inside of the nasal cavity with a small camera), as well as other testing if needed such as a bacterial or fungal culture, biopsy of the lump, etc. to try and get a diagnosis.

Malcom is very handsome! Nasal discharge often is related to an infection. Cats can get upper respiratory viral infections and can get a secondary bacterial infection, leading to lots of nasal discharge. Other causes include polyps or even foreign body (like a blade of grass) up the nose. I would recommend you take Malcom in to your vet and have him checked out. He hopefully just needs a course of antibiotics to clear it. Some cats with chronic nasal discharge need antiviral medications or further testing. I hope Malcom is back to his normal self soon!

Was your kitten ever examined for nasopharyngeal polyps? There is a possibility that your kitty has a polyp in the area that connects the nose with the mouth. These polyps can grow big and fill out the cavity and cause signs that resemble upper respiratory infections without the infection. Snoring is another sign. They are most commonly seen in kittens and young cats, but can occur in any cat. Here is some more information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/ear-polyps-in-cats/

At this age an upper respiratory infection is less likely, unless she has not been vaccinated in the past few years. i would recommend a vet visit ASAP, it could be something else such as nasal polyps for example.

This could be due to an upper respiratory infection or it could be a structural problem with the nasal passage. Another option is a foreign body that is stuck in the nose. If the clinical signs persist and there is no improvement with medications, the veterinarian will need to look up the nose with a camera to see what could be going on.

This one sided discharge in Molson could be due to cancer, fungal infections, foreign bodies, and oronasal fistulas that may affect a single nasal passage. It can also be a sign of a respiratory infection, but usually that is accompanied by additional signs such as sneezing. I would have him seen by a vet in the morning. The vet can diagnose what is causing the singular nasal discharge, and can treat him for it. Tonight, you can try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve his symptoms.

It sounds like Loki may have some rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passage) issues. It sounds stable for now, but it is still best to get him examined by your vet for just an overall health assessment sometime in the next week or so. Definitely get him seen sooner if the coughing becomes more frequent. The coughing could indicate a parasite problem or an undelrying issue with his heart/lungs. I hope that Loki does well moving forward. Best wishes and take care.