How to treat symptoms of rhinitis

Written by Yao Jun
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Updated on April 15, 2025
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Rhinitis is a common and general disease with symptoms that may include a runny nose, nasal congestion, headache, and in severe cases, olfactory disturbances. For treatment, under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, one can take heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese patent medicines, cephalosporin and macrolide antibiotics, as well as corticosteroid nasal sprays. If necessary, antihistamine medications can also be added. It is important to avoid colds, staying up late, smoking, and drinking alcohol. If symptoms do not significantly improve after treatment, it is advised to visit a hospital for timely treatment to avoid delaying the condition. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to recover from chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis is very difficult to treat, as it is caused by repeated acute rhinitis resulting in nasal symptoms. Patients may experience bilateral nasal congestion, which alternates in severity and may become persistently worse in severe cases. Additionally, the nasal cavity may produce abnormal secretions, and yellow secretions may appear when accompanied by bacterial infection. Examination with an endoscope reveals bilateral turbinate mucosal congestion, edema, hyperplasia, and a mulberry-like appearance on the surface, with poor responsiveness to decongestants. During treatment, patients in the acute phase must receive symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment and oral antibiotics. Furthermore, nebulized inhalation is also needed to reduce congestion and edema of the turbinate mucosa along with regular physical exercise to restore the function of the turbinate mucosa. If conservative treatment is ineffective, the patient may require bilateral inferior turbinate partial resection to be cured.

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Written by Deng Bang Yu
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Difference between Allergic Rhinitis and Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis and rhinitis are issues of a specific concept versus a broader concept. Allergic rhinitis is a type of rhinitis caused by a hypersensitivity reaction, which is an allergic response of the body leading to inflammation of the nasal passages. Rhinitis, however, includes allergic rhinitis as well as chronic rhinitis, hypertrophic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis, atrophic rhinitis, etc. Thus, it's a matter of differentiating between a more specific and a general concept. Clinically, it is particularly important to differentiate their diagnosis and treatment. For example, the primary treatment for allergic rhinitis is anti-allergy medication, whereas treatments for conditions like chronic and atrophic rhinitis are completely different. Therefore, it is crucial to differentiate these accurately in clinical practice to ensure the correct medication is used.

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How to relieve chronic rhinitis

Chronic rhinitis mainly refers to the inflammation of the nasal mucosa and submucosa, which may be related to allergic states, bacterial infections, viral infections, and environmental factors, as well as the patient's diet and lifestyle habits. Traditional Chinese medicine considers this a manifestation of excessive heat or internal heat. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid catching a cold, smoking, drinking alcohol, staying up late, and consuming spicy or stimulating food. Drinking plenty of water and eating foods that are cooling and slightly bitter may help. Under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, the use of antihistamines and traditional Chinese medicines for clearing heat and detoxifying can be beneficial. Applying glucocorticoid nasal sprays may also help. Generally, such treatments can alleviate or cure the condition.

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Chronic rhinitis symptoms

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms and individual differences. The common symptoms include nasal congestion, runny nose, reduced sense of smell, headache, dizziness, and some patients may also experience a decline in memory. Generally, the symptoms of chronic rhinitis are not particularly severe, and the harm to physical health is not particularly significant. For diagnosis, nasopharyngoscopy and sinus CT can be performed to assess the specific severity of the condition. In terms of treatment, it generally involves oral medications and nasal sprays, and regular follow-ups are needed to monitor the recovery process.

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Can rhinitis cause coughing?

Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, which can cause coughing. The rhinitis-induced cough primarily involves two aspects. One is allergic rhinitis, which can lead to allergic pharyngitis, resulting in symptoms of coughing. According to the medical approach to allergic pathophysiological reactions, this is considered 'one airway, one disease,' where the allergic condition starts from the nose and develops into an allergy in the throat. Another situation involves the abundant secretions in rhinitis. These secretions flow back to the nasopharyngeal area and then irritate the throat, which can cause coughing. Therefore, overall, rhinitis can lead to coughing, and it should be managed and treated according to its different causes.