RHINITIS

RHINITIS

RHINITIS
It is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. It is an infectious disorder that easily spreads from one person to another by droplet infection through sneezing, coughing and talking.

AREAS OF RHINITIS

TYPES AND AETIOLOGY
1. Allergic 1 GE- mediated response causing release vaso-active substance from mast cells.
2. Non-allergic rhinitis- cause by rhinovirus

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Wet running /dripping nose
• Headaches
• Fever
• Chills
• Nasal congestion
• Insomnia
• Nasal pressure and stiffness
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Sneezing

MANAGEMENT

If complications do not set in, rhinitis is self limiting and the patient recovers after 7 days.

1. Rest; Bed rest is recommended to prevent chills and spread of the condition to others.
2. Intake of copious fluids helps [3-4L a day]. This helps liquefy secretions and ease nasal congestion.
3. Warm saline gaggles and moist inhalation cause vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

COVER YOUR NOSE WITH CLEAN TISSUE

Covering the mouth when coughing and sneezing
Avoid smoke, perfumes and dust
Proper personal hygiene

DRUGS
1. Antiflammatory drugs such as analgesics, e.g. aspirin to improve inflammation and reduce pain.
2. Antihistamines-phenergan
3. Vitamins c-promotes healing

COMPLICATIONS
• Sinusitis
• otitis media
• bronchitis
• pneumonia


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