rhinitis
Noun
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Infllammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils.
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Endoscopy can be used for some cases of chronic or unresponsive seasonal rhinitis.
Meta-analyses have found that injections of allergens under the skin is effective in the treatment in allergic rhinitis in children citation citation and in asthma. citation The benefits may last for years after treatment is stopped.
It is generally safe and effective for allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis, allergic forms of asthma, and stinging insects.
CMAJ Open: “Allergen immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and/or asthma: An umbrella review.”
Irrigating the nose with salt water is a home remedy that is very useful therapy for non-allergic rhinitis, and especially beneficial for treatment and relief post-nasal drip.
True allergic rhinitis due to environmental allergies usually responds well to antihistamines, as well as to herbal remedies, especially freeze-dried stinging nettle and butterbur.