Can chronic rhinitis be cured completely?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, and there are many treatment methods available at present. However, existing medical measures mainly focus on controlling symptoms and alleviating the condition, and it is very difficult to achieve a complete cure. Most patients undergo treatment with oral medications and nasal sprays, after which symptoms generally tend to reduce and the degree of inflammatory response also declines. Nonetheless, a complete cure is still elusive; the main goal is to reduce the frequency of acute attacks of chronic rhinitis, relieve clinical symptoms, and prevent significant impact on daily life. Overall, it is considered a common chronic disease that does not pose a significant threat to overall health. (Please consult a professional physician for medication guidance and avoid self-medicating.)

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How to treat acute rhinitis?

The local treatment for acute rhinitis can involve the use of some medications under the guidance of a doctor, while systemic treatment primarily focuses on rest, drinking plenty of water, and using some traditional Chinese medicine.

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Chronic rhinitis headache symptoms

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common clinical disease with various symptoms. Some patients may experience headaches, which are mainly caused by inflammatory reactions. It could also be due to poor ventilation in the nasal cavity, leading to headaches. Generally, it is accompanied by other symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, dizziness, and there might also be bloody nasal discharge or nasal drip. Therefore, upon noticing these symptoms, it is necessary to visit an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor) for relevant diagnostic tests to clarify the specific condition. Most patients can choose oral medications or nasal sprays for treatment and require regular follow-up to observe the effects. (Specific medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can chronic rhinitis be cured?

Chronic rhinitis refers to a chronic inflammatory disease occurring in the nasal mucosa, and it is certainly treatable. The main treatments include the following: Firstly, medication treatments, such as rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution, using nasal corticosteroids like mometasone furoate nasal spray, and even using drugs that constrict the mucosal blood vessels to clear the nasal passages. Secondly, some oral traditional Chinese medicines can also be used, such as Biyuan Tongqiao granules and Danxiang rhinitis tablets. For chronic rhinitis with hypertrophic inferior turbinates that block the nasal cavity and do not improve with medication, some invasive treatments like plasma ablation of the inferior turbinates can be considered. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a clinician, according to the specific situation.)

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What causes rhinitis?

There are many causes of rhinitis in clinical settings, such as acute rhinitis, which is primarily due to infections, especially viral infections. Chronic rhinitis has many influencing factors, such as incomplete treatment of acute rhinitis leading to chronic conditions, or originating directly from chronic rhinitis. For instance, physical and chemical irritants, inappropriate use of medications in the nasal cavity, such as rhinitis medicamentosa caused by the use of nasal mucosa constrictors, and some inappropriate self-actions like habitual nose-picking, can all cause chronic rhinitis. Other forms of rhinitis, such as allergic rhinitis, are mainly caused by allergic factors. There is also vasomotor rhinitis, mainly due to inconsistent vasoconstriction, among other reasons. These are the main factors. (For specific medications, please follow the guidance of a professional physician and do not medicate blindly.)

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Child's rhinitis symptoms

Children's rhinitis is a relatively common ENT disease with various clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, loss of smell, headache, and dizziness. Some patients may also experience snoring and mouth breathing during sleep. For treatment, it is necessary to visit an ENT department to assess the extent of inflammation and type of rhinitis in the nasal cavity. Generally, treatment mainly consists of oral medications and nasal sprays, along with saline nasal irrigation, with a typical treatment period of about one to two weeks. After medication, regular follow-ups are needed to observe the recovery. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.)