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Rhinitis
Prevention of Seasonal Rhinitis
Seasonal rhinitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology. The occurrence of seasonal rhinitis is related to the patient inhaling allergens in the air, with common episodes occurring in spring and autumn. This is due to allergens such as pollen and tree leaves floating in the air, thus triggering symptoms of rhinitis. When these symptoms appear, it is important to visit the hospital promptly for comprehensive allergy testing, routine blood tests, C-reactive protein tests, and other related examinations. At the same time, active use of antihistamines and leukotriene inhibitors to control the swelling of the nasal mucosa is recommended, and wearing a mask when going out and engaging in more physical exercise can help prevent the occurrence of rhinitis. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)
Can chronic rhinitis be controlled?
Chronic rhinitis can be controlled with medication. It is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology. The causes include chronic inflammation of the nasal cavity and viral infections, leading to swelling and congestion of the nasal mucosa and turbinates. Patients primarily exhibit symptoms such as alternating nasal congestion, nasal itching, sneezing, and headaches. In the routine treatment of chronic rhinitis, the following points should be noted: First, it is necessary to keep warm, avoiding exposure to cold wind or air conditioning. Second, maintain a dry air environment and avoid pollution and prolonged exposure to smoking environments. Additionally, glucocorticoid nasal sprays can be used to reduce inflammation and swelling of the nasal mucosa. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
What should not be eaten by people with chronic rhinitis?
Chronic rhinitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology, primarily characterized by inflammation and exacerbation of edema in the nasal mucosa. Patients should avoid consuming spicy and irritating foods in their daily diet, as well as avoid bad habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol, which could lead to more severe mucosal edema, congestion, and nasal obstruction symptoms in chronic rhinitis. In everyday life, it is also important to enhance physical exercise, which helps to improve one's immune system. Washing the face with cold water daily can enhance the resistance of the mucous membranes and reduce the recurrent symptoms of rhinitis.
Can chronic rhinitis be cured?
Chronic rhinitis is curable. It results from the protraction of acute rhinitis or its recurrent flare-ups, leading to nasal symptoms. It causes bilateral nasal congestion which alternately changes. Nasal blockage is lighter during physical activities in the day and becomes worse at night when quiet. Additionally, the nasal passages may produce mucous secretions, and when accompanied by bacterial infections, yellow purulent secretions can occur. Upon examination, both sides of the nasal conchae mucosa can be found congested, edematous, hypertrophic, and thickened. In treating chronic rhinitis, nebulized inhalation therapy can first be used to alleviate local congestion and edema. At the same time, regular physical exercise is necessary to enhance immunity and restore the function of the nasal conchae mucosa, which can gradually improve the rhinitis. However, if chronic rhinitis recurrently flares up and conservative treatment is ineffective, local surgical removal might be needed. Removing part of the inferior turbinate can cure the condition.
Chronic rhinitis has no symptoms.
Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease. If there are currently no clinical symptoms, generally, it may not require special treatment, but regular follow-ups are necessary to monitor any changes in the condition. If the inflammatory reaction of chronic rhinitis is severe and accompanied by related clinical symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, headache, and dizziness, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. Procedures like nasal endoscopy, routine blood tests, and in some cases, a sinus CT scan might be needed. Common treatments include oral medications and nasal sprays. During the treatment, regular check-ups are essential to observe the recovery process. (Specific medications should be administered under the guidance of a doctor.)
How to recover from chronic rhinitis?
Chronic rhinitis is very difficult to treat, as it is caused by repeated acute rhinitis resulting in nasal symptoms. Patients may experience bilateral nasal congestion, which alternates in severity and may become persistently worse in severe cases. Additionally, the nasal cavity may produce abnormal secretions, and yellow secretions may appear when accompanied by bacterial infection. Examination with an endoscope reveals bilateral turbinate mucosal congestion, edema, hyperplasia, and a mulberry-like appearance on the surface, with poor responsiveness to decongestants. During treatment, patients in the acute phase must receive symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment and oral antibiotics. Furthermore, nebulized inhalation is also needed to reduce congestion and edema of the turbinate mucosa along with regular physical exercise to restore the function of the turbinate mucosa. If conservative treatment is ineffective, the patient may require bilateral inferior turbinate partial resection to be cured.
How to treat symptoms of rhinitis
Rhinitis is a common and general disease with symptoms that may include a runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, and in severe cases, olfactory disturbances. For treatment, under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, one can take heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese patent medicines, cephalosporin and macrolide antibiotics, as well as corticosteroid nasal sprays. If necessary, antihistamine medications can also be added. It is important to avoid colds, staying up late, smoking, and drinking alcohol. If symptoms do not significantly improve after treatment, it is advised to visit a hospital for timely treatment to avoid delaying the condition. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)
Chronic rhinitis headache symptoms
Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common clinical disease with various symptoms. Some patients may experience headaches, which are mainly caused by inflammatory reactions. It could also be due to poor ventilation in the nasal cavity, leading to headaches. Generally, it is accompanied by other symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, dizziness, and there might also be bloody nasal discharge or nasal drip. Therefore, upon noticing these symptoms, it is necessary to visit an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) for relevant diagnostic tests to clarify the specific condition. Most patients can choose oral medications or nasal sprays for treatment and require regular follow-up to observe the effects. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)
What are the symptoms of chronic rhinitis?
Chronic rhinitis is caused by recurrent acute rhinitis or prolonged unresolved nasal symptoms. Patients may experience bilateral nasal congestion, which alternates in severity; the congestion is usually less during physical activity during the day and more severe when resting at night. Additionally, the nasal cavity may produce mucous secretions, and when accompanied by bacterial infection, yellow secretions may appear. Patients may also experience headaches, dry mouth, and decreased memory among other related symptoms. During examination, congested and swollen nasal turbinates on both sides are evident, and the effectiveness of ephedrine in causing constriction is good. In treatment, patients can initially use nebulized inhalation to constrict the nasal turbinates and reduce nasal congestion. Regular physical exercise is also needed to restore the function of the nasal mucosa, leading to gradual improvement. If conservative treatment is ineffective, local surgical removal may be required for recovery. (Medication use must be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)
Where to massage for chronic rhinitis?
Chronic rhinitis can be alleviated by massaging the Yingxiang acupuncture point to relieve nasal congestion. The exact location of the Yingxiang point is about 1~2cm outside the nostril. Using the index finger of one hand to repeatedly massage for 5~10 minutes can relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion and is quite effective in treating chronic rhinitis. However, patients should not rely solely on massage for treatment because it only provides relief and does not cure the condition fundamentally. For treating chronic rhinitis, patients need to undergo medication treatment. Nebulized inhalation therapy has good effects, can effectively shrink the nasal turbinates, reduce nasal secretions, and alleviate nasal congestion. Additionally, regular exercise is needed to shrink nasal turbinates, restore the contractile and relaxing functions of the turbinate mucosa, improve physical fitness, enhance immunity and resistance, and gradual improvement can occur by avoiding colds. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)