Hay fever that comes with seasonal changes, types of rhinitis, and treatment methods

There are probably people without rhinitis, right? From myself, my family, and my acquaintances, it seems like almost everyone has rhinitis.

Actually, I didn't realize I had rhinitis myself, but during the change of seasons, I often went to the hospital for pharyngitis, and I was told it was due to rhinitis.

Oh... I realized I also have rhinitis.

 

Rhinitis... This is not a trivial matter...

Actually... my nose is stuffy... and I have a runny nose... isn't that right??

 

No... it's not.

Rhinitis is really... something you must definitely cure... and once you do... I think it greatly improves your quality of life.

 

There are also various types of rhinitis.

I only knew about allergies and chronic conditions, but there are other types as well, so I learned something new.

 

I learned about the types of rhinitis and thought about how to manage and treat rhinitis effectively.

 

 

 

 

Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the nasal mucosa, characterized by symptoms such as nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and nasal itching that persist for at least two days, with each symptom lasting more than one hour per day. Generally, it is classified into allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis based on allergy status, and into acute rhinitis and chronic rhinitis based on duration.

 

Types of Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis is classified into seasonal allergic rhinitis, which occurs during specific seasons depending on exposure to allergens, and perennial allergic rhinitis, which persists throughout the year. Perennial allergic rhinitis is caused by airborne allergens such as house dust mites, indoor mold, pet hair or dander, and cockroaches, regardless of the season. Seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs only during certain seasons due to tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, outdoor mold, and other factors. Recently, a new classification system has been used in clinical practice, dividing the condition into intermittent and persistent based on the duration of symptoms, and further categorizing the severity into mild, moderate, and severe.
Chronic infectious rhinitis
Chronic infectious rhinitis is caused by bacterial infection. When acute rhinitis treatment is incomplete and inflammation recurs or persists, it can lead to sinusitis (sinus infection) or chronic tonsillitis, and if it lasts for a long time, it may occur in cases of poor systemic nutritional or immune status. Chronic infectious rhinitis is common in children, and it is often accompanied by chronic sinusitis (sinus infection), with yellow nasal discharge observed inside the nose, but there are no symptoms of acute rhinitis such as fever or pain. Usually, appropriate antibiotic treatment and medication are sufficient, but if there are complications such as chronic hypertrophic rhinitis or chronic sinusitis, surgical treatment may be considered.

 

Vasomotor Rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis is a chronic rhinitis caused by abnormalities of the autonomic nervous system, also known as autonomic rhinitis. It differs from allergic rhinitis and includes non-allergic rhinitis, which has no clear cause such as anatomical abnormalities, infections, pregnancy, medications, or endocrine disorders. It also encompasses non-allergic perennial rhinitis and other mixed types. Symptoms typically occur when exposed to stimuli such as temperature, humidity, cigarette smoke, or strong odors. Physical and environmental factors like excessively high or low body temperature, humidity, or poor air circulation can worsen symptoms, as can psychological factors such as stress, anxiety, and fatigue.
Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis
If a patient with chronic rhinitis does not receive proper treatment, the inflammation persists chronically, causing irreversible swelling of the nasal mucosa and bones, which is called chronic hypertrophic rhinitis. It can occur regardless of the cause and is the result of long-term chronic rhinitis. Symptoms may include persistent nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and postnasal drip. Treatment options include oral mucosal constrictors, topical steroid sprays, and surgical procedures such as nasal valve reconstruction or turbinoplasty to improve nasal airflow, electrocoagulation and chemical cauterization with substances like trichloroacetic acid or nitric acid, and mucosal surgery using lasers.

 

 

Rhinitis symptoms

 

They show similar clinical symptoms, with only the severity of the symptoms varying. It is common to experience frequent nasal congestion and a reduced sense of smell. Usually, one side of the nose is blocked alternately, and the severity varies. When symptoms are severe, both nostrils are blocked, causing breathing through the mouth, which often leads to a sore throat and increased susceptibility to pharyngitis. Patients often feel heavy-headed and distracted, leading to decreased concentration, which interferes with work and studies. Nasal discharge is usually clear and watery, but if infected with bacteria, it turns into yellow-green purulent discharge. When nasal mucus flows down the back of the throat, it causes discomfort, known as post-nasal drip, and prolonged post-nasal drip can lead to chronic cough.

 

Rhinitis treatment

 

By integrating the patient's medical history, symptoms, and physical examination findings, an accurate diagnosis can be made. Infectious rhinitis can be fully cured with appropriate medication over a sufficient period, and if complications occur, surgical treatment may be performed. However, in children, medication therapy is preferred over surgery.

When these things are ineffective, immunotherapy is also recommended.

 

 

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