Frequent sneezing, stuffy nose, signs of rhinitis! Can be treated at the clinic

Rhinitis is a common medical condition that causes discomfort in the nasal passages, such as nasal congestion, itchy nose, sore nasal passages, and runny nose. Symptoms can be caused by a variety of factors, so it is important to take care of and treat rhinitis to help you breathe easier and reduce your risk of complications.

Topics on rhinitis

What causes rhinitis?

Rhinitis can be caused by many things, including allergic rhinitis, infections, and other factors such as the environment.

What causes rhinitis?

Allergy

Allergic rhinitis or hay fever can be caused by triggers, or what we call allergens, such as:

Dust mites
Some insects
Pollen
wool
Fungi in air conditioners

Infectious inflammation

Inflammation of the nose caused by infection, including:

Viral infections such as rhinovirus, another cause of the common cold , coronaviruses in COVID-19, influenza viruses in influenza, etc.
Bacterial infections such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Inflammation from other factors

Other factors that cause rhinitis include:

Environment
Cigarette smoke
Chemicals
Temperature changes
Humidity, dry air, and cold or hot air

Common symptoms of rhinitis

Symptoms of rhinitis

Stuffy nose / stuffy nose on one or both sides
Runny nose
Itchy nose, frequent sneezing
Pain in the nasal cavity
If it is caused by an infection, fever may also occur.
Other symptoms include tinnitus, pain behind the ear, headache, or symptoms of sinusitis in some cases.

Experience in treating rhinitis

The symptoms of patients in previous cases often presented with nasal congestion, runny nose, pain in the nasal cavity. Some people also had sinusitis and had pain when pressed on the face, including thick green nasal discharge and fever.

Doctor’s treatment experience
– Dr. Warangkana Wiwalsirikul (clinic doctor) –

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of rhinitis The doctor will consider from the patient’s history, symptoms, along with a physical examination . Sometimes, additional tests may be ordered, such as nasal endoscopy, allergy testing, if there is an indication, etc.

Treatment of rhinitis

The doctor will consider treatment based on the cause of the inflammation , such as treating allergies or colds.
Antibiotics administration in cases of bacterial causes
Symptomatic treatment , such as decongestants, cough suppressants, fever reducers, and nasal sprays.

Examples of symptoms that require referral to a specialist

If it is a case of allergic rhinitis that recurs frequently, comes and goes, uses multiple medications but does not improve , or polyps are found in the nasal cavity with severe symptoms

Including cases that do not respond to antibiotics Causing complications such as sinusitis, which does not improve after multiple medications, requires referral to an ENT specialist for further treatment.

– Dr. Warangkana Wiwalsirikul (clinic doctor) –

Cost of examination and treatment of rhinitis

Cost of receiving rhinitis examination and treatment services at Intouch Medical Care

Price from 1,100 – 3,800 baht*

*The service price will vary depending on the patient’s symptoms and the doctor’s diagnosis method. You can ask for more details or estimate the price before receiving the service.

Can rhinitis be cured?

Rhinitis can be cured depending on the cause of the inflammation. For allergic rhinitis, symptoms may come and go, depending on the severity and triggers.

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