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Rhinitis is a reaction caused by bacteria or other irritants. It occurs in the nose, eyes and throat. Directly, an increase in histamine results in rhinitis. This histamine increase is thought to be brought on by airborne allergens. Finally, irritation, inflammation and excessive fluid production occur. Rhinitis may be either allergic or nonallergic.
Types of allergic rhinitis:
Types of nonallergic rhinitis:
Symptoms:
Causes:
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of rhinitis is made by a doctor or medical professional. Skin testing is a common and preferred method of diagnosis for rhinitis when it is possible. The doctor may look through the patient's medical history, and also perform additional physical examination.
Treatment
Rhinitis may be treated with medications such as antihistamines (including non-sedating antihistamines), decongestants, leukotriene antagonists, nasal corticosteroid sprays, anti-inflammatory nasal sprays, and other options. Additionally, allergen immunotherapy, surgery for nasal obstruction (perennial rhinitis) and saline irrigation of sinus cavities may be used as treatment methods in some cases.
Prevention
Methods for preventing rhinitis typically involve avoiding the primary cause of the rhinitis in the specific individual.
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