The difference between rhinitis and sinusitis, 2 common differences

Rhinitis and sinusitis are both common diseases, and they present different symptoms. Rhinitis is generally easy to treat, but sinusitis is not so easy to treat. Patients with rhinitis should pay attention to nasal hygiene and take measures to prevent these diseases.

1. The difference between rhinitis and sinusitis

1. Rhinitis is just mucosal congestion and hypertrophy of nasal conchae, which can be cured in a short time as long as it is treated in time;

2. Sinusitis refers to a chronic disease characterized by inflammation of the ethmoid sinus, sphenoid sinus, maxillary sinus and frontal sinus, edema and thickening of the sinus mucosa, increased secretions, purulent nasal discharge, nasal congestion, headache and other symptoms. Every time you catch a cold, the mucous membrane thickens and the disease will recur. However, the symptoms will gradually alleviate with age, and will cause memory loss in the patient in the long term. As long as you pay attention to preventing colds, you will slowly recover.

2. Rhinitis Care

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene and the method of blowing nose. For those with nasal congestion and mucus, it is advisable to press one nostril, blow out with a little force, and then alternately blow nose.

2. During an acute attack, get more rest, keep the bedroom bright, and maintain indoor air circulation, but avoid direct wind and direct sunlight.

3. Take medication promptly as directed by your doctor. People with chronic sinusitis should persist in treatment.

4. Smoking, drinking, spicy food, etc. are strictly prohibited.

5. You can often do nose massage.

3. Prevention of sinusitis:

1. Pay attention to nasal hygiene and develop good hygiene habits of washing your nose in the morning and evening.

2. Pay attention to the method of blowing your nose. If you have a stuffy nose and a lot of mucus, you should press one nostril and blow your nose out with a little force. Then blow alternately. When the nasal mucus is too thick, wash the nose with salt water to avoid damaging the nasal mucosa.

3. Maintain the correct posture when swimming and try to keep your head above water.

4. If you have dental disease, you should get thorough treatment.

5. During an acute attack, take more rest. The bedroom should be bright and well ventilated. But avoid direct wind and direct sunlight.

6. Take medication promptly as directed by your doctor.

7. For patients with chronic sinusitis, they should have confidence and perseverance in treatment and pay attention to strengthening exercise to enhance their physical fitness.

8. Smoking, drinking and spicy food are strictly prohibited.

9. Keep a cheerful temperament, avoid mental stimulation, and be careful not to overwork.

10. You can massage your nose regularly.