How many types of chronic rhinitis are there?

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on January 11, 2025
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Chronic rhinitis can be clinically divided into chronic simple rhinitis, chronic hypertrophic rhinitis, and chronic allergic rhinitis, which are the most common types seen in clinical practice. Chronic simple rhinitis is often seen in children and generally occurs due to repeated acute rhinitis attacks or prolonged unresolved symptoms. Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis results from repeated simple rhinitis, causing bilateral turbinate mucosal diffuse congestion and hyperplasia with poor shrinkage effects. Chronic allergic rhinitis is caused by inhalation of certain allergens into the nasal cavity due to weakened immunity and resistance, leading to symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and sneezing. In terms of treatment, simple rhinitis can be effectively managed with medication. Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis may require partial turbinectomy of both sides for cure, while allergic rhinitis can be gradually improved by enhancing immunity and resistance.

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Is chronic rhinitis contagious?

Chronic rhinitis primarily refers to the chronic inflammatory disease of the nasal mucosa. Clinically, it is classified into three types based on pathology: simple rhinitis, hypertrophic rhinitis, and atrophic rhinitis. From its classification, it can be seen that chronic rhinitis is not contagious. Clinically, it mainly manifests as nasal congestion, congestion of the nasal mucosa, nasal enlargement, etc. Therefore, it is not contagious. However, it is important to note that chronic rhinitis can sometimes acutely exacerbate under certain special conditions. During an acute exacerbation of chronic rhinitis, the nasal mucosa becomes highly congested, and secretion increases, which may be somewhat contagious under these circumstances. Therefore, analysis should be based on specific conditions. In summary, chronic rhinitis is not contagious.

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Can rhinitis cause yellow nasal discharge?

Rhinits can cause the discharge of yellow nasal mucus. Rhinits is due to the symptoms in the nasal cavity and overall body caused by bacterial or viral infections when the body's immunity and resistance are low. The patient may experience sudden high fever, with body temperatures above 38.5 degrees Celsius, bilateral nasal congestion that alternates, and yellow purulent discharge from the nasal passages. Upon examination, significant congestion of the bilateral inferior turbinates can be detected, and yellow purulent discharge adhering inside the nasal cavity can be found. In terms of treatment, patients first need to undergo a routine blood test. If there is an increase in white blood cells, bacterial infection should be considered, and oral antibiotics should be administered. If there is an increase in lymphocytes, a viral infection should be considered, and antiviral medications should be taken orally. Additionally, patients should adhere to a light diet, abstain from smoking and alcohol, avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, and rest well for gradual recovery. (The use of medications should be 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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How to treat symptoms of rhinitis

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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Where to massage for chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis can be alleviated by massaging the Yingxiang acupuncture point to relieve nasal congestion. The exact location of the Yingxiang point is about 1~2cm outside the nostril. Using the index finger of one hand to repeatedly massage for 5~10 minutes can relieve the symptoms of nasal congestion and is quite effective in treating chronic rhinitis. However, patients should not rely solely on massage for treatment because it only provides relief and does not cure the condition fundamentally. For treating chronic rhinitis, patients need to undergo medication treatment. Nebulized inhalation therapy has good effects, can effectively shrink the nasal turbinates, reduce nasal secretions, and alleviate nasal congestion. Additionally, regular exercise is needed to shrink nasal turbinates, restore the contractile and relaxing functions of the turbinate mucosa, improve physical fitness, enhance immunity and resistance, and gradual improvement can occur by avoiding colds. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)