Can chronic rhinitis be completely cured?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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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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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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Can chronic rhinitis be completely cured?

The radical cure for chronic rhinitis mainly involves identifying the cause. For chronic simple rhinitis, it's important to avoid irritating the nasal cavity and to maintain an appropriate temperature and humidity. Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis can be treated with some systemic medications and traditional Chinese medicine. Surgical treatment can be considered if the nasal turbinates are enlarged.

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Can chronic rhinitis be treated with surgery?

Some cases of chronic rhinitis can be treated surgically, but overall, surgery is not the first choice for treating rhinitis. For most patients with chronic rhinitis, conservative treatment is generally preferred, which may include oral medications, sprays, and consistent nasal cleansing. Generally, through these standard conservative treatments, most patients can experience significant control and relief of their rhinitis. If standard conservative drug treatments are ineffective, and there is significant turbinate hypertrophy affecting normal nasal ventilation, surgery can be considered. Currently, minimally invasive surgeries under endoscopy are primarily used. Overall, these surgeries are not highly traumatic and can effectively improve symptoms. However, it is difficult to guarantee a complete cure, whether through medication or surgery.

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How to normally regulate chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngologic disease that requires attention in daily life. First, in terms of diet, it should be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods and allergenic foods, which may affect the condition of rhinitis. Second, consider using saline or physiological seawater to rinse the nasal cavity, generally recommended to wash two to three times daily. This helps improve nasal ventilation and reduce the retention of nasal secretions. Third, it is necessary to regularly visit the otolaryngology outpatient department to check the changes in the condition and clarify the treatment effects. (Medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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What medicine is used for chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis refers to the chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes and submucosal layer inside the nasal cavity. It may be related to allergic states, bacterial infections, viral infections, environmental factors, and the dietary and lifestyle habits of the patient. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is considered a type of heat syndrome or a manifestation of having excessive internal heat. Therefore, it is important to avoid catching colds, avoid overexertion, and refrain from consuming spicy and irritating foods. One should also avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late. Consuming some cooling foods that relieve heat and, under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, using some heat-clearing and detoxifying traditional Chinese medicines, as well as antihistamines and topical nasal corticosteroids, can be beneficial. Generally, with such treatment, rhinitis can be cured in about four weeks.