Can chronic rhinitis be treated with surgery?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Some cases of chronic rhinitis can be treated surgically, but overall, surgery is not the first choice for treating rhinitis. For most patients with chronic rhinitis, conservative treatment is generally preferred, which may include oral medications, sprays, and consistent nasal cleansing. Generally, through these standard conservative treatments, most patients can experience significant control and relief of their rhinitis. If standard conservative drug treatments are ineffective, and there is significant turbinate hypertrophy affecting normal nasal ventilation, surgery can be considered. Currently, minimally invasive surgeries under endoscopy are primarily used. Overall, these surgeries are not highly traumatic and can effectively improve symptoms. However, it is difficult to guarantee a complete cure, whether through medication or surgery.

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Is medication effective for chronic rhinitis?

Most patients with chronic rhinitis find oral medications somewhat effective, but the specific effects and outcomes can vary from person to person. Some may experience good results, while others may find the effects not particularly satisfactory and may need to consider using nasal sprays or saline nasal irrigations. The main function is to improve nasal ventilation, alleviate nasal inflammation, and reduce or dilute nasal secretions. Overall, the primary approach to managing chronic rhinitis is controlling and alleviating the condition, as neither medical nor surgical treatments can cure it completely. The main strategy is regular check-ups, avoiding colds, avoiding irritants, and monitoring to control and relieve symptoms. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not medicate blindly.)

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Can chronic rhinitis be completely cured?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common ENT disease with a high incidence among the population. Currently, treatment primarily focuses on controlling the condition and alleviating symptoms, and it is difficult to cure. Generally, it starts with a nasopharyngoscopy to assess the severity of the rhinitis. A sinus CT scan can also be performed to check for sinusitis. Oral medications are generally considered, and it is advisable to use them in conjunction with nasal sprays. During treatment, regular follow-ups are necessary, and nasal irrigation with saline can be used. Most patients generally stabilize within one to two weeks with standardized medication treatment. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can chronic rhinitis be completely cured?

The radical cure for chronic rhinitis mainly involves identifying the cause. For chronic simple rhinitis, it's important to avoid irritating the nasal cavity and to maintain an appropriate temperature and humidity. Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis can be treated with some systemic medications and traditional Chinese medicine. Surgical treatment can be considered if the nasal turbinates are enlarged.

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How to normally regulate chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngologic disease that requires attention in daily life. First, in terms of diet, it should be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods and allergenic foods, which may affect the condition of rhinitis. Second, consider using saline or physiological seawater to rinse the nasal cavity, generally recommended to wash two to three times daily. This helps improve nasal ventilation and reduce the retention of nasal secretions. Third, it is necessary to regularly visit the otolaryngology outpatient department to check the changes in the condition and clarify the treatment effects. (Medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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How to completely cure chronic pharyngitis and rhinitis?

Chronic pharyngitis and chronic rhinitis are both relatively common otolaryngological diseases. In terms of treatment, the use of oral medications and nasal sprays is common. Some patients can also use saline solution to rinse the nasal cavity, but currently, there is no particularly effective way to completely cure these conditions. The main treatment strategy is to control the condition and alleviate symptoms, reducing the likelihood of acute outbreaks, but they cannot be completely cured and may recur. However, overall, chronic pharyngitis and rhinitis do not pose a significant threat to overall health or life safety.