The Rhinitis It is an inflammation of the nasal cavity producing nasal mucus, sneezing and nasal obstruction. It is usually infectious viral (catarrh) or allergic to any environmental components such as pollen, mites of dust or the hair of domestic animals. In other cases, no specific cause is identified (idiopathic rhinitis), is due to an immunological alteration (intrinsic) or the use of certain medications (Decongestant nasal sprays, antihypertensive drugs, contraceptives,THE ...).
Persistent rhinitis can lead to an increase in the size of the nasal turbinates, structures inside the nose that serve to heat and moisten the air we breathe in. In these patients, medical treatment based on nasal corticosteroid sprays is recommended. When the size of these turbinates blocks the nostrils, it may be necessary to Turbinate surgery, which usually consists of a reduction in size through the use of laser or radio frequency.
When inflammation affects the sinus cavities of the nose, it is called Sinusitis and is accompanied by pain or heaviness in the head or face, altered smell and cough.
Most patients respond to treatment with general measures and medications, but sometimes a surgical operation called Endoscopic Sinus surgery.
