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Chronic rhinitis — what to take?
Chronic rhinitis = nasal inflammation lasting more than 12 weeks. Allergic (perennial), non-allergic (vasomotor, drug-induced), associated with chronic sinusitis or nasal polyps.
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What you can take for chronic rhinitis
Fluticazona spray
Flixonase
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Sinomarin · Physiomer
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Zyrtec
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Allergodil
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Forms
Perennial allergic — triggers: dust, mites, animals, moulds. Vasomotor — vascular hyperreactivity triggered by cold air or strong odours. Drug-induced — chronic use of nasal decongestants (rebound rhinitis).
Treatment
Corticosteroid nasal sprays (mometasone, fluticasone, budesonide) — first line. Maximum effect after 2 weeks.
Antihistamines — for the allergic component (cetirizine, loratadine, desloratadine).
Hypertonic seawater nasal rinses — daily, mechanically clear mucus.
Topical antihistamine — azelastine.
Ipratropium spray — for resistant watery rhinorrhoea.
Montelukast (Rx) — leukotriene antagonist.
Chronic sinusitis
Facial pain, pressure, post-nasal drip, loss of smell, chronic cough. Sinus CT scan. Treatment: topical corticosteroid, nasal rinses, sometimes endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS).
OTC adjuvants
- Quercetin — a natural antihistamine.
- Vitamin C — antioxidant.
- Probiotics — immune modulation.
Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. For diagnosis and treatment, consult a healthcare professional.
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