Chronic rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal passages that persists over time. Chronic rhinitis is a common condition that affects people of all ages.
Signs and symptoms of chronic rhinitis can include
- nasal congestion (stuffy nose),
- runny nose,
- itchy nose,
- sneezing, and
- postnasal drip.
It can be associated with chronic infections of the sinuses (chronic sinusitis). Postnasal drip can lead to other associated symptoms including
- scratchy throat,
- sore throat, or
- hoarseness of voice.
Causes of chronic rhinitis
Allergic reactions are a common cause of chronic rhinitis. Other causes can include reactions to irritants such as air pollution, smog, or tobacco smoke or anatomical abnormalities within the nasal passages, including foreign bodies, nasal polyps, or deviated septum.
Other chronic rhinitis symptoms and signs
- Hoarseness
- Itchy Nose
- Nasal Congestion
- Postnasal Drip
- Runny Nose
- Scratchy Throat
- Sneezing
- Sore Throat
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Examples of Medications for Chronic Rhinitis Symptoms and Signs
- beclomethasone - nasal, Beconase Aq, Vancenase Aq
- beclomethasone dipropionate inhaler (Beconase AQ, QNASL)
- beclomethasone dipropionate nasal inhaler-spray, Vancenase, Beconase
- budesonide nasal inhaler (Rhinocort Allergy, Rhinocort Aqua)
- ciclesonide (Alvesco)
- flunisolide nasal spray, Aerospan (Nasalide, Aerobid, Aerobid HFA are discontinued)
- fluticasone (Flonase, Flonase Allergy Relief)
- fluticasone furoate nasal spray (Veramyst)
- mometasone furoate (Nasonex)
- triamcinolone acetonide nasal inhaler (Nasacort)
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