Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Symptoms include: increased nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sneezing, excessive watery eyes, and itchy nose/eyes. Rhinitis is divided into allergic and non-allergic rhinitis (including colds and colds). Apart from colds and colds, nasal allergies are a common problem in Hong Kong. Strictly speaking, nasal allergies should be divided into allergic and non-allergic nasal allergies.
Allergic rhinitis
It is closely related to allergens, and there are seasonal (such as pollen), perennial (such as dust mites), and occupational (such as laboratory workers) factors. When the body comes into contact with allergens, the immune system will trigger a series of reactions. In addition to the typical symptoms of rhinitis: such as runny nose and sneezing, there will also be fatigue, restlessness, headaches, etc. Some people will even have migraines. Patients with asthma, eczema, and chronic sinusitis are more likely to suffer from allergic rhinitis.
Non-allergic rhinitis
Acute rhinitis: Statistically, it accounts for the majority. It refers to viral infection of the nasal mucosa, commonly known as "cold" or "flu". Clinically, the main symptoms are nasal congestion, itching, and excessive mucus, and may even be accompanied by fever.
Chronic rhinitis: It is nasal allergy. Most of the information on the Internet equates rhinitis with allergic rhinitis. However, nasal allergy should be divided into allergic and non-allergic in diagnosis, so the treatment and prevention methods are also different.
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