Chronic Rhinitis (cont.)

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Chronic Rhinitis & Post-Nasal Drip At A Glance

  • The nose functions to warm, clean, and humidify air as well as playing a role in the sensations of smell and taste.

  • Rhinitis (inflammation of the nose) may or may not be caused by allergies.

  • Certain conditions alter the production, character, and clearance of nasal secretions.

  • Treatment of chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip depends on the underlying cause.

References: Price D, Bond C, Bouchard J, Costa R, Keenan J, Levy ML, Orru M, Ryan D, Walker S, Watson M.; International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Guidelines: management of allergic rhinitis; Prim Care Respir J. 2006 Feb;15(1):58-70. Epub 2005 Dec 27.

Levy ML, Fletcher M, Price DB, Hausen T, Halbert RJ, Yawn BP; International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Guidelines: diagnosis of respiratory diseases in primary care; Prim Care Respir J. 2006 Feb;15(1):20-34. Epub 2005 Dec 27.

Halbert RJ, Isonaka S.; International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Guidelines: integrating diagnostic guidelines for managing chronic respiratory diseases in primary care; Prim Care Respir J. 2006 Feb;15(1):13-9. Epub 2006 Jan 18.


Last Editorial Review: 7/21/2008


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