Runny nose (rhinitis) treatment

A rhinitis or runny nose, which occurred as the reaction to hypothermia or infection, does not virtually need treatment in the acute form. The warm drinking, sparing regime, and the runny nose will pass off on its own in a week.

It is a different matter if the runny nose recurs very frequently or lasts for more than 7 days. The nasal stuffiness usually affects our psychological and emotional state as wells the functioning of the whole organism. That is why, you should not delay your visit to the doctor in order to detect and eliminate the causes of the chronic rhinitis.

In addition, the nasal stuffiness just irritates, the chronic rhinitis can lead to different diseases and health issues.

The complications, which can cause the chronic rhinitis, include:

• cerebral hypoxia (oxygen deprivation);
• increased fatigability;
• chronic fatigue;
• cardio-vascular disorders;
• high pressure;
• body weight gain;
• apnea (suspension of breathing during sleep).

After determining the cause of the disease, the doctor prescribes appropriate drug or procedural treatment. Depending on the diagnosis, the tactics of therapy may differ. In particular, vasomotor rhinitis requires an individual approach to treatment depending on the cause and severity of symptoms. If allergic rhinitis is suspected, the doctor will prescribe a consultation with an allergist. If the cause of chronic rhinitis is adenoids, tonsillitis or a deviated nasal septum, surgical treatment may be recommended to eliminate the cause.

The Oxford Medical clinic has all the necessary conditions for removing adenoids, correcting the nasal septum or removing tonsils. Our specialists competently perform the necessary ENT procedures to treat and eliminate nasal congestion.

To make an appointment with an ENT specialist, call the number or use the form on the website.