Rhinitis is also one of the most stubborn and difficult to treat diseases in recent years. The occurrence of rhinitis may be related to environmental pollution in recent years, but our air quality has improved a lot recently. Rhinitis is mainly caused by the stimulation of external air, which damages the mucous membranes in the nasal cavity. So, what are the symptoms of rhinitis?
What are the symptoms of rhinitis
1. Rhinitis refers to inflammation of the nasal mucosa and submucosal tissues, characterized by congestion or edema. Patients often experience symptoms such as nasal congestion, runny nose, itching, discomfort in the throat, and coughing. The thin liquid like substance secreted by the nasal cavity is called mucus or nasal discharge, which helps to remove dust and bacteria to maintain lung health.
2. Usually, nasal mucus mixed with bacteria and dust is sucked into the throat and eventually enters the stomach. Due to its low secretion, it generally does not attract people's attention. When inflammation occurs in the nose, a large amount of mucus can be secreted in the nasal cavity, which can turn yellow due to infection and cause coughing when flowing through the throat.
What are the hazards of rhinitis
1. The clinical symptoms of rhinitis vary greatly and pose great harm. When it affects the physiological function of the nasal cavity, respiratory disorders may occur, causing a decrease in blood oxygen concentration, affecting the function and metabolism of other tissues and organs, and even leading to serious complications such as emphysema, pulmonary heart disease, asthma, etc.
2. When rhinitis is not treated in a timely manner and affects the olfactory mucosa, olfactory dysfunction may occur, resulting in the inability to smell odors such as fragrance. When chronic recurrent sinusitis is not treated in a timely manner, inflammation will spread to adjacent organs and tissues.
Rhinitis usually starts with a cold, and each time a cold causes nasal congestion and cold air stimulation, it can worsen the symptoms of rhinitis. It is recommended that people with rhinitis seek treatment early, as the longer it takes, the more difficult it becomes to treat. Rhinitis is already difficult to overcome and can easily recur. So in daily life, it is important to take good care of your nasal cavity, especially when going out in winter.
