There are six common types of rhinitis. Which one is yours?

The nose is the gatekeeper of the respiratory system. It connects to the brain above, the throat below, and the ears on both sides. Therefore, the health of the nose is particularly important!

Rhinitis is a very common disease. Once it occurs, the health of the nasal cavity is seriously damaged, accompanied by runny nose, nasal congestion, headache and other symptoms. We need to have a correct understanding of rhinitis, especially the types of the disease need to be thoroughly understood, beware of changes in nasal health, and understand what types of rhinitis are there?

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Qingbitang: What are the six common types of rhinitis?

1. Acute rhinitis

This type of rhinitis is caused by respiratory viruses or combined with bacterial infections. This type of rhinitis is the most common, usually comes and goes quickly, lasts for several days to several weeks, and is mainly characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, and occasional sneezing, which can be solved with medication.

2. Chronic rhinitis

Chronic rhinitis usually lasts for a long time, more than three months. It is mostly caused by repeated attacks of acute rhinitis or incomplete treatment, endocrine or immune system disorders, poor anatomical structure of the nasal cavity, chronic diseases, local drugs and long-term inhalation of dust or irritating toxic and harmful gases, which cause long-term congestion or reflex congestion of the nasal mucosa, thus causing chronic rhinitis. Generally, alternating nasal congestion is the main symptom.

3. Allergic rhinitis

It is also called allergic rhinitis. It is mainly caused by allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa due to allergens such as dust mites, mold, pollen, and pet dander. Some patients have genetic correlation. Generally, it is mainly nasal itching, sneezing, and nasal congestion.

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4. Atrophic rhinitis

It is mainly caused by endocrine disorders, vitamin deficiency, genetic factors, improper nasal surgery, infection, etc. The main symptoms are dry nasal cavity, discomfort, nasal congestion, bad smell and headache.

5. Occupational rhinitis

It is mostly caused by contact with material irritation in a specific working environment, common substances include: grains, sawdust, chemicals, irritating gases, etc. Mainly nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose, sneezing, etc., which can be relieved after breaking away from contact.

6. Drug-induced rhinitis

It is the result of the long-term effects of inappropriate nasal medication and the side effects of drugs caused by the treatment of other diseases. The main subjective symptoms are bilateral persistent nasal congestion. Most patients use ephedrine, dibijing and other drugs for nasal diseases for a long time. Patients may complain that the effect of nasal drops is poor, the dosage required is large, and the nasal congestion is more severe.

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Qingbi Hall kindly reminds you: There are many types of rhinitis. Most patients can preliminarily determine which type of rhinitis they have based on the above analysis, understand the general cause, and try to avoid it. No matter what type of rhinitis you have, you should go to Qingbi Hall in time for a scientific solution!

Reference: Zheng Ligang's "The most comprehensive rhinitis classification in history, see which category your rhinitis belongs to"