Chronic Simple Rhinitis

Aetiology and Risk factors:

1. Persistant rhinitis (due to tonsillitis, adenoids or sinusitis)
2. Chronic exposure to irritants (smoke, dust etc.)
3. Nasal obstruction
4. Vasomotor rhinitis
5. Endocrinal/metabolic factors (Hypothyroidism etc.)

Pathology:

This disease is considered an early stage of hypertrophic rhinitis.

Clinical features:

1. Nasal obstruction
2. Post nasal discharge
3. Headache
4. Oedema of turbinates

Treatment:

Medical

1. Treat cause
2. Nasal irrigation with alkaline solution
3. Nasal decongestants
4. Antibiotics