What to do if you have tears due to rhinitis

Rhinitis is a very common disease, which mainly refers to inflammatory diseases of the nasal cavity. There are many pathogenic factors, and viral infection, genetics, and antigenic substances may all cause rhinitis. The symptoms of rhinitis are similar to those of a cold. Some patients often shed tears, which has a great impact on their normal life. The solution is the most concerning thing. So, what should I do if I have tears due to rhinitis? Let’s take a look below.

1. Etiological treatment: Identify systemic and local causes, and promptly treat systemic chronic diseases, sinusitis, adjacent infected lesions, and nasal septum deviation, etc. Improve living and working environment, exercise, and enhance body resistance.

2. Local treatment (1) Intranasal glucocorticoids are the first choice for chronic rhinitis. They have good anti-inflammatory effects and ultimately produce a decongestive effect. It can be used for a longer period of time as needed, with good efficacy and safety. (2) Nasal cleaning: For those with more or thicker nasal secretions, the nasal cavity can be cleaned with normal saline to remove the nasal secretions and improve nasal ventilation. (3) Oxymetazoline hydrochloride spray can be used as an intranasal decongestant, and continuous use should not exceed 7 days. If you need to continue using it, you need to stop for 3 to 5 days. Long-term use of 0.5% to 1% ephedrine nasal drops can damage the ciliary structure of the nasal mucosa and should be avoided as much as possible. If it is necessary to use it, use it in small amounts intermittently. The use of nasal drops is prohibited because it has been shown to cause drug-induced rhinitis. (4) Other treatments include blockade therapy, acupuncture therapy, etc., which are rarely used.

Prevention 1. Quit smoking and drinking, pay attention to food hygiene and environmental hygiene, and avoid long-term irritation from dust. 2. Avoid long-term use of nasal decongestants, as these drugs may cause "medicament-induced rhinitis". 3. Actively treat acute rhinitis. Whenever you have a cold and your nasal congestion worsens, do not pick your nose hard to avoid nasal infection. 4. Pay attention to physical exercise and participate in appropriate sports activities. 5. Pay attention to climate changes and add or remove clothes in time. 6. Try to avoid going to crowded places and remember to wear a mask.

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