What to do with chronic rhinitis headaches?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on March 27, 2025
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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 chronic rhinitis be completely cured?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with numerous clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, reduced sense of smell, headache, dizziness, and sometimes nasal discharge may contain blood. In terms of treatment, oral medications and nasal sprays are commonly used, along with saline nasal irrigation. However, it is currently difficult to achieve a complete cure, and there are cases of recurrent attacks. Generally, during stable periods of the disease, regular check-ups are the main approach. If there is an acute attack of chronic rhinitis, targeted medication treatment should be considered. In daily life, saline nasal irrigation can be used, and it is advisable to avoid colds and refrain from eating spicy and irritating foods.

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What foods to eat for chronic rhinitis?

People with chronic rhinitis should pay attention to their diet in daily life, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, as well as chilled beverages. They should also quit bad habits such as smoking and drinking, as these may lead to inflammation and congestion in the throat and nasal mucosa, triggering symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. The onset of chronic rhinitis is associated with long-term smoking, drinking, excessive fatigue, and physical and chemical stimuli. In treatment, corticosteroid nasal sprays can be used to improve congestion and edema in the nasal mucosa. Additionally, wearing a mask when going out can help avoid inhaling too much cold air, which can worsen symptoms. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional 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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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.

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Can chronic rhinitis cause coughing?

Chronic rhinitis has a variety of symptoms. Some patients may experience coughing, which is mainly caused by the backflow of nasal discharge irritating the throat. Other common symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, as well as possible headache and blood-tinged nasal mucus. After the condition of chronic rhinitis appears, it is necessary to visit an otolaryngology clinic. Diagnostic steps can include nasopharyngoscopy and routine blood tests, which help to clarify the specific severity of the condition. Some patients may also need a sinus CT scan to determine the presence of any sinus pathology. Once the condition is diagnosed, targeted treatment can be administered, commonly involving oral medications and nasal sprays. Regular follow-up is needed to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment.