Can people with chronic rhinitis keep cats?

Written by Zhang Jun
Otolaryngology
Updated on December 07, 2024
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Patients with chronic rhinitis should avoid keeping pets, especially cats, as cats carry many parasites and bacteria and also shed hair. The nasal passages of patients with chronic rhinitis are very sensitive. Once hair enters the nasal cavity, it can cause sudden congestion and swelling of the bilateral nasal conchae mucosa, leading to symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, and persistent bilateral nasal congestion, thus further aggravating the clinical manifestations of the condition. In terms of treatment, patients with chronic rhinitis should first adhere to a bland diet and avoid spicy and stimulating foods. They also need to combine treatment with nebulized inhalation and use corticosteroids to reduce congestion and swelling of the nasal conchae mucosa, to decrease nasal secretions and relieve symptoms of nasal congestion. Additionally, patients should exercise to restore the function of the nasal conchae mucosa, which can gradually lead to improvement. (Specific medication should be administered under the guidance of a physician.)

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Written by Li Rui
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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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How long should medicine be taken for chronic rhinitis?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common ENT disorder with a high incidence among the population. In terms of treatment, if the inflammatory reaction is mild and there are no obvious clinical symptoms, it can generally be considered to periodically re-examine without the immediate use of medication. However, if the condition of chronic rhinitis is severe and accompanied by symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, and reduced sense of smell, targeted treatment should be considered. It is advisable to undergo nasopharyngoscopy and sinus CT scans to assess the severity of the condition. Most patients can consider oral medication treatments. In addition, nasal spray medications can be used in combination. During treatment, regular follow-ups are necessary to observe the effects, and the treatment period is generally about one to two weeks. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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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What to do during a chronic rhinitis attack?

Chronic rhinitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease. An acute exacerbation of chronic rhinitis may lead to related clinical symptoms, which often include nasal congestion, runny nose, headache, dizziness, and reduced sense of smell. Some patients may experience nasal discharge flowing backward. After the onset of symptoms, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngology department. Routine blood tests and nasal endoscopy can be performed to help initially assess the severity of the condition. Generally, nasal spray medications can be chosen for treatment, and some patients may also need to combine this with oral medications. Additionally, rinsing the nasal cavity with saline solution can also serve as a supportive treatment. The treatment period generally lasts about one to two weeks, and regular follow-up visits are needed to monitor the treatment effect.

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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.