Rhinitis

What Is Chronic Rhinitis, and How Can It Be Treated?

What Is Chronic Rhinitis? Chronic rhinitis is a long-term nasal inflammation that leads to persistent nasal congestion, runny nose, postnasal drip, and sneezing. While a common cold or seasonal allergy might come and go, this condition can last for several weeks or months, and often disrupts your sleep, ability to focus, […]

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What Is a Rhinologist and When to See One?

Simply put, a Rhinologist is a doctor who has specialized in a subspecialty. A Rhinologist is a board-certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose and Throat Physician) who has successfully completed fellowship training in the field of rhinology and skull base surgery. To achieve this distinction, a Rhinologist must be selected for an […]

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Nasal Congestion: Types, Causes and Treatments

Types of Nasal Congestion 1. Fixed Congestion Fixed nasal congestion results from stationary lesions within the nose that do not fluctuate with the nasal cycle (not significantly impacted by alterations in nasal blood flow). Causes Deviated Septum The most common cause of fixed nasal congestion is a deviated septum – […]

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Effectiveness of Topical Nasal Steroid Sprays in Treating Chronic Nasal Congestion

What is a Topical Nasal Steroid Sprays? Topical nasal steroid sprays contain various corticosteroid medications that reduce inflammation in the nose without affecting any other part of the body. Some of the nasal steroid sprays available on the market include Triamcinolone, Mometasone, Beclomethasone, Fluticasone and Budesonide. Decreasing inflammation in the […]

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