Chronic Rhinitis Center - The Colony, TX
The Colony Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors for Chronic RhinitisType of Physician: Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor What is a Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor? A certification by the Board of Otolaryngology; practitioners provide comprehensive medical and surgical care of patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems (nose, mouth and throat) and related structures. Specialty: Ear, Nose & Throat (Otolaryngology) Common Name: Ear, Nose, Throat Doctor Ear, Nose, & Throat Doctor Doctors in The Colony * Roger G Skiles MD  Southwest ENT Associates  Southwest ENT Associates  Southwest ENT Associates  Steven P Peskind MD  Collin County ENT  Collin County ENT  Collin County ENT  Chihal ENT Associates PA  Chihal ENT Associates PA  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Presbyterian Plano Center for Diagnostics & Surgery  Lam Facial Plastics  Lone Star ENT  Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Frisco PA  Patti C Huang MD  Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Frisco PA  Ear Nose & Throat Associates of Frisco PA  Kevin C Lunde MD  Associates of Ear Nose & Throat  Associates of Ear Nose & Throat  John M Moore MD  Kenneth Hsu MD  Allan Gilbert MD  J Byron Mullins MD PA  John Seifert MD  The Ear Nose & Throat Centers of Texas  Richard L Ragsdale MD  The Ear Nose & Throat Centers of Texas  ENT Surgical Associates  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Irving Coppell ENT PA  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Irving Coppell ENT PA  Irving Coppell ENT PA  Jane Admire MD  Mark M Altenau MD  Dallas Otolaryngology Associates  Dallas ENT Group  Dallas Otolaryngology Associates  Dallas ENT Group  North Dallas Ear Nose & Throat  Gunter Center for Aesthetics & Cosmetic Surgery  Pediatric ENT Associates  Henry Carder MD  North Dallas Facial Plastic Surgery  Gary Goldsmith MD  Stephen A Landers MD  USA Plastic Surgery  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  Thomas A Cadenhead MD  Texas Medical & Surgical Associates PA  David W Price MD  Joseph R Wyatt MD & Allison N Wyll MD  Joseph R Wyatt MD & Allison N Wyll MD  Snoring Center of Dallas  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving  James B Maddox MD  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  White Rock ENT  White Rock ENT  Texas ENT Specialists  NeuroSensory Centers of America  Michael D Bryan MD  Dallas Ear Nose and Throat Center  Owens Ear Center  Owens Ear Center  Dallas Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care  Dallas Ear Nose & Throat Specialty Care  Richard C Grossman DO PA  Dallas ENT Head & Neck Center  Dallas ENT Head & Neck Center  Metro ENT  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Texas ENT Specialists  Charles R Chung MD  Donald Koepsell DO  UT Southwestern Med Ctr Otolaryngology  Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Care  Ear Nose & Throat Surgical Care  Samuel O Antony Jr. MD  J Cooper McKee MD  Alberto T Manahan MD  Cross Timbers ENT Associates The Colony, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Chronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal DripRead the Chronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal Drip article » What is the purpose of the nose?The purpose of the nose is to warm, clean, and humidify the air you breathe as well as help you to smell and taste. A normal person will produce about two quarts of fluid each day (mucus), which aids in keeping the respiratory tract clean and moist. Tiny microscopic hairs (cilia) line the surfaces of the nasal cavity, helping to brush away particles. Eventually the mucus blanket is moved to the back of the throat where it is unconsciously swallowed. This entire process is closely regulated by several body systems. Structurally, the nose is separated into two passageways (left and right nostrils) by a structure called the septum. Protruding into each breathing passage are bony projections, called turbinates, which help to increase the surface area of the inside of the nose. There are three turbinates on each side of the nose (inferior or lower turbinates, middle turbinates, superior or upper turbinates). The sinuses are four paired, air-filled chambers which empty into the nasal cavity. Their purpose is not really known, but may help to lighten the skull, reducing its weight.
What are rhinitis and post-nasal drip?Rhinitis is a very common condition and has many different causes. Basically, rhinitis may be defined as inflammation of the inner lining of the nose. More specifically speaking, it may be defined by the presence of one or more of the following symptoms:
Post-nasal drip is mucus accumulation in the back of the nose and throat leading to, or giving the sensation of, mucus dripping downward from the back of the nose. One of the most common characteristics of chronic rhinitis is post-nasal drip. Post-nasal drip may lead to chronic sore throat or chronic cough. Post-nasal d... Recommended Reading Related to Chronic Rhinitis and Post-Nasal DripAllergy Treatment Begins At Home » IntroductionAvoidance is always the best treatment for allergies regardless of which allergens are the triggers. Interestingly enough, the most effective, least expensive, and simplest options are not always followed. Many people choose medications or vaccinations instead, despite their drawbacks. Fortunately, there are lots of simple methods, both old and new, to help with avoidance. Remember, putting into practice any of these measures can only be helpful in managing your allergies. The good news is that you really don't have to strip your house down to the bare bones to make it allergy proof. Thorough and regular cleaning generally makes a huge difference in keeping your house as mold and dust free as possible. Patients with asthma or allergic rhinitis that are due to dust mites, molds, or other indoor allergens can feel better by taking these simple measures:
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