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Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion

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Sort Desciption: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion WHAT IS RHINITIS? The Nasal Passages and Daily Congestion The nose is separated into two passages by a wall of cartilage called the septum. ...

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Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever and Rose Fever) and Chronic Nasal Congestion WHAT IS RHINITIS? The Nasal Passages and Daily Congestion The nose is separated into two passages by a wall of cartilage called the septum. The nasal passages are lined with a membrane that produces mucus. Mucus is one of the bodys defense systems: The mucus, a thin clear liquid, traps small particles and bacteria that are drawn into the nose as a person breathes. The trapped bacteria usually remain harmless in healthy individuals. Even under normal circumstances, this produces a cycle of congestion and decongestion that occurs continuously throughout the day. When one side of the nose is congested, air passes through the open, or decongested, side. The sides alternate between being wide open and being narrowed. Rhinitis If the congestion becomes severe or other changes occur that irritate the nasal passage, rhinitis develops. To be diagnosed with rhinitis, the patient must experience at least two of the following symptoms for an hour or more on most days: Runny nose. Obstruction in the nasal passage. Nasal itching. Sneezing. These symptoms may occur as a result of colds or environmental irritants, such as allergens, cigarette smoke, chemicals, changes in temperature, stress, exercise, or other factors. Infectious Rhinitis. If symptoms last less than six weeks, the condition is referred to as acute rhinitis and is usually caused by a cold or infection, temporary overexposure to environmental chemicals or pollutants. Infectious rhinitis is discussed in the WellConnected Report 94, Colds, Flu, and Bronchitis. Chronic Rhinitis. When rhinitis lasts for a longer period, the condition is called chronic rhinitis, and is most often caused by allergies but can also be caused by structural problems or chronic infections. See Box Chronic Nonallergic Rhinitis. Causes of Chronic Rhinitis Not Related to Allergies Aging Process T ...

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