Chronic Rhinitis

Overview

Chronic rhinitis is a chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa and submucosa, often caused by recurrent acute rhinitis, environmental irritants, or systemic factors. It mainly presents with intermittent or persistent nasal congestion and increased nasal discharge, sometimes with reduced smell and dizziness.

Symptoms

• Persistent nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Reduced sense of smell
• Swelling of the nasal mucosa

Treatment

Remove the underlying cause, use intranasal corticosteroids and saline irrigation; partial turbinate resection may be performed for hypertrophic rhinitis.

Dietary advice

Eat a light diet with plenty of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables, and avoid raw, cold, greasy, and spicy foods.