In this Article

• What is the purpose of the nose?
• What are rhinitis and post-nasal drip?
• What causes rhinitis?
• Is rhinitis always related to allergies?
• What conditions cause an abnormal production of nasal secretions?
• What conditions cause an impaired clearance of nasal secretions?
• How can chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip be treated?
• What medications can be used to treat rhinitis and post-nasal drip?
• What can be used to treat non-allergic rhinitis?
• Does salt water have any role in the treatment of rhinitis and post-nasal drip?
• What are other options for the treatment of rhinitis and post-nasal drip?
• Terminology
• Chronic Rhinitis & Post-Nasal Drip At A Glance
• Patient Discussions: Chronic Rhinitis And Post-Nasal Drip - Describe Your Experience
• Chronic Rhinitis Glossary
• Chronic Rhinitis Index

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.

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