How long should medicine be taken for chronic rhinitis?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on March 24, 2025
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Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common ENT disorder with a high incidence among the population. In terms of treatment, if the inflammatory reaction is mild and there are no obvious clinical symptoms, it can generally be considered to periodically re-examine without the immediate use of medication. However, if the condition of chronic rhinitis is severe and accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and reduced sense of smell, targeted treatment should be considered. It is advisable to undergo nasopharyngoscopy and sinus CT scans to assess the severity of the condition. Most patients can consider oral medication treatments. In addition, nasal spray medications can be used in combination. During treatment, regular follow-ups are necessary to observe the effects, and the treatment period is generally about one to two weeks. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can people with chronic rhinitis swim?

People with chronic rhinitis can swim, but it is advisable to refrain from swimming during an acute flare-up. If it's just ordinary chronic rhinitis without noticeable acute inflammation, swimming is possible and may even be somewhat beneficial for rhinitis. However, attention should be paid to the cleanliness and hygiene of the swimming pool. If the pool is not up to hygiene standards, water entering the nasal passages can exacerbate existing rhinitis or trigger an acute flare-up. Therefore, this is a point of concern. If it's just ordinary chronic rhinitis and the pool meets swimming standards, swimming should be fine and not particularly harmful to either rhinitis or overall health.

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What to do with chronic rhinitis headaches?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common ENT disease with various clinical symptoms, the most common of which are nasal congestion, runny nose, and reduced sense of smell. Some patients may experience headaches. In such cases, it is necessary to visit an ENT department. Examinations like a sinus CT and head CT can be conducted to inspect the nasal cavity, sinuses, and to check for any intracranial lesions. If the issue is simply an inflammatory reaction, medication treatment can be chosen. Common treatments include oral medications and nasal sprays, and the nasal cavity can be rinsed with saline solution. During the treatment process, regular follow-up visits are necessary to monitor recovery, and most patients can recover smoothly within about a week. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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.

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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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Symptoms of chronic rhinitis with bleeding

Chronic rhinitis accompanied by bleeding is a common clinical manifestation in otolaryngology. The causes of the symptoms mentioned primarily relate to damage to the nasal mucosa and rupture of capillaries due to inflammation, leading to bleeding. When experiencing nasal bleeding, patients should first apply a cold towel or ice pack to the affected nostril to constrict the capillaries, which can reduce or stop the bleeding. If the bleeding is severe, it can be controlled by packing the nostril with gauze or using petroleum jelly. In daily life, it is important to avoid getting chilled, picking the nose, and the onset of colds and other related symptoms, to prevent exacerbation of chronic rhinitis and further nasal bleeding.