Can people with chronic rhinitis donate blood?

Written by Li Rui

Otolaryngology

Updated on September 03, 2024

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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.

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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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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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Can chronic rhinitis be treated with surgery?

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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Written by Li Rui

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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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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.)