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Rhinitis

What is Rhinitis?

Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucosa, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, and itching. It can be classified into different types based on the underlying cause.

Types of Rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis: Triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and mold.
Non-Allergic Rhinitis: Caused by environmental factors like smoke, pollution, strong odors, or changes in weather.
Infectious Rhinitis: Typically caused by viral infections, such as the common cold.

Symptoms

Runny nose (rhinorrhea)
Nasal congestion
Sneezing
Itchy nose and throat
Postnasal drip

Treatment Options

Avoiding known allergens and irritants
Using antihistamines for allergic rhinitis
Nasal corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
Saline nasal sprays or irrigation for symptom relief
Decongestants (short-term use only)

Rhinosinusitis vs Sinusitis vs Rhinitis

Feature	Rhinosinusitis	Sinusitis	Rhinitis
Definition	Inflammation of both the nasal cavity and sinuses.	Inflammation of the sinuses only.	Inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Cause	Often caused by infections (viral, bacterial, fungal), allergies, or irritants.	Usually caused by infections, allergies, or structural issues in the sinuses.	Commonly caused by allergies, irritants, or infections.
Symptoms	Nasal congestion, facial pain, postnasal drip, headache, fever.	Facial pain, pressure in the sinuses, nasal discharge, headache.	Sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, nasal itching, postnasal drip.
Types	Acute, subacute, chronic, and recurrent.	Acute and chronic.	Allergic, non-allergic, infectious, vasomotor.
Treatment	Supportive care, nasal irrigation, decongestants, antibiotics (if bacterial).	Similar treatment but may include surgery for chronic cases.	Antihistamines, nasal corticosteroids, decongestants, avoiding triggers.

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