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 medicine is used for chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis refers to the chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes and submucosal layer inside the nasal cavity. It may be related to allergic states, bacterial infections, viral infections, environmental factors, and the dietary and lifestyle habits of the patient. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is considered a type of heat syndrome or a manifestation of having excessive internal heat. Therefore, it is important to avoid catching colds, avoid overexertion, and refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods. One should also avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late. Consuming some cooling foods that relieve heat and, under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, using some heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicines, as well as antihistamines and topical nasal corticosteroids, can be beneficial. Generally, with such treatment, rhinitis can be cured in about four weeks.

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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 and chronic pharyngitis eat chicken?

Chronic rhinitis and chronic pharyngitis are chronic inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract, which can be caused by either prolonged acute inflammation that has not healed or by various inappropriate chronic stimulations. Generally, patients with chronic rhinitis and chronic pharyngitis can eat chicken, which is clear. However, if the patient has allergic factors, such as an allergic constitution specifically allergic to chicken, then chicken should not be eaten. Regarding the consumption of chicken in the context of these chronic inflammations, it is important to consider appropriate cooking methods; it should be light. Spicy and stimulating cooking methods are not suitable for patients with chronic rhinitis and chronic pharyngitis. All in all, under normal circumstances, patients with chronic rhinitis and chronic pharyngitis can consume chicken, but in special cases, caution is necessary.

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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.)

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Can people with chronic rhinitis donate blood?

Patients with chronic rhinitis can donate blood. Overall, chronic rhinitis primarily causes inflammation of the nasal mucosa or inferior turbinates, and it does not greatly affect overall health, mainly presenting with localized symptoms in the nose such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. Generally, it does not directly impact the blood. Before donating blood, it is possible to conduct some related blood tests to check for other diseases. If the criteria are met, one can normally donate blood. Therefore, there are no contraindications for blood donation in patients with chronic rhinitis, as long as they meet the requirements. Moreover, donating blood to a certain extent is actually beneficial for health.