Chronic Rhinitis And Snoring Medical Treatment
Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis Treatment
Treatment
If rhinitis is caused by non-allergic conditions, particularly if there are accompanying symptoms indicating a serious problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis is caused by medications, such as decongestants, the patient may need to stop taking them or find alternatives.
Preventing the Onset of Allergy Attacks
Patients with chronic allergic rhinitis may require daily medications. Patients with severe seasonal allergies should start medications a few weeks bef...
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Health Guide
Allergic Rhinitis: Introduction
...chemicals or pollutants. [Infectious rhinitis is discussed in In-Depth Report #94: Colds and the flu.]Chronic Rhinitis. When rhinitis lasts for a longer period, the condition is called chronic... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Prognosis
...help prevent the onset of asthma.Chronic Swelling In the Nasal Passages (Turbinate Hypertrophy)Any chronic rhinitis, whether allergic or nonallergic, can cause swelling in the turbinate, which may... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Diagnosis
...who cannot undergo skin testing or when skin test results are uncertain.Imaging TestsIn people with chronic rhinitis, the doctor may also check for sinusitis. Imaging tests may be useful if other... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Lifestyle Changes
...to narrow when a person lies on the back. (Indeed, astronauts show a marked reduction in apneas and snoring in the weightlessness of space.) Positional sleep apnea affects people of all ages,... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Risk Factors
Allergic rhinitis affects between 20 and 40 million Americans of all ages. As with asthma and many upper respiratory infections, the incidence in allergic rhinitis is increasing.... Read more »Images
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