This article is to discuss Rhinitis regarding its types , manifestations (clinical picture ) and methods of avoidance and treatment .
Symptoms : It is manifested by nasal irritation, sneezing and watery rhinorrhea. Itching of the eye and ears is common.
Seasonal attacks of asthma and conjunctivitis may occur.
• Allergic rhinitis
• Non allergic rhinitis.
• Vasomotor rhinitis (No demonstrable allergy) due to autonomic imbalance of the nervous system innervating the nasal mucosa.
• Nasal polyps, there is loss of smell and taste, sneezing is rare.
Treatment
Allergen avoidance plus :
• Antihistamincs • Decongestants
• Steroid nasal spray • Sodium cromoglycate nasal spray
What is Rhinitis and what are its types ?
Rhinitis is present if sneezing attacks, nasal discharge or blockage occur for more than an hour on most days for a limited period of the year (seasonal rhinitis) or throughout the whole year (perennial rhinitis).
Seasonal rhinitis:
- common in June and July .It is often called (hay fever), it is the most common allergic disease.Symptoms : It is manifested by nasal irritation, sneezing and watery rhinorrhea. Itching of the eye and ears is common.
Seasonal attacks of asthma and conjunctivitis may occur.
Perennial rhinitis:
Types:• Allergic rhinitis
• Non allergic rhinitis.
• Vasomotor rhinitis (No demonstrable allergy) due to autonomic imbalance of the nervous system innervating the nasal mucosa.
• Nasal polyps, there is loss of smell and taste, sneezing is rare.
Treatment
Allergen avoidance plus :
• Antihistamincs • Decongestants
• Steroid nasal spray • Sodium cromoglycate nasal spray