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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What to do during a chronic rhinitis attack?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease. An acute exacerbation of chronic rhinitis may lead to related clinical symptoms, which often include nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, dizziness, and reduced sense of smell. Some patients may experience nasal discharge flowing backward. After the onset of symptoms, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngology department. Routine blood tests and nasal endoscopy can be performed to help initially assess the severity of the condition. Generally, nasal spray medications can be chosen for treatment, and some patients may also need to combine this with oral medications. Additionally, rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution can also serve as a supportive treatment. The treatment period generally lasts about one to two weeks, and regular follow-up visits are needed to monitor the treatment effect.

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What symptoms does chronic rhinitis have?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease and is part of the chronic disease category. It has numerous clinical symptoms, with the more common ones being nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Some patients may also experience bloody nasal discharge, headaches, dizziness, reduced sense of smell, and memory decline. A few patients might snore during sleep due to poor nasal ventilation. In terms of treatment, most patients primarily receive pharmacological therapy, commonly using nasal sprays and oral medications. For a small number of patients who do not respond well to conservative medication treatment, surgical intervention might be considered. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How long does one generally take medicine for chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms, commonly including nasal congestion, runny nose, and reduced sense of smell. In terms of treatment, oral medications and nasal sprays are commonly used, generally for about 1 to 2 weeks. The specific duration should be determined based on the treatment results and severity of the condition. If the effect of medication alone is not satisfactory, saline nasal irrigation can also be considered as a supportive treatment. However, chronic rhinitis is still difficult to cure completely and can recur. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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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Can people with chronic rhinitis keep cats?

Patients with chronic rhinitis should avoid keeping pets, especially cats, as cats carry many parasites and bacteria and also shed hair. The nasal passages of patients with chronic rhinitis are very sensitive. Once hair enters the nasal cavity, it can cause sudden congestion and swelling of the bilateral nasal conchae mucosa, leading to symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and persistent bilateral nasal congestion, thus further aggravating the clinical manifestations of the condition. In terms of treatment, patients with chronic rhinitis should first adhere to a bland diet and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. They also need to combine treatment with nebulized inhalation and use corticosteroids to reduce congestion and swelling of the nasal conchae mucosa, to decrease nasal secretions and relieve symptoms of nasal congestion. Additionally, patients should exercise to restore the function of the nasal conchae mucosa, which can gradually lead to improvement. (Specific medication should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)