People have been mixing up the common cold and allergic rhinitis (hay fever or “allergies”) for years. The symptoms are similar for both, but the causes couldn’t be more different. Common Cold What is the common cold? The common cold is caused by a virus. There’s not a cold virus per se, but instead a […]
Allergic Rhinitis
Treating Chronic Rhinitis
Chronic rhinitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the nose that lasts longer than four weeks. Chronic rhinitis is divided into two categories, depending on the condition’s cause. Allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) is caused by an allergic immune response, while non-allergic rhinitis is not due to allergens, but rather general irritants and […]
Is Allergic Rhinitis the Same as Hay Fever?
Many Americans suffer from hay fever every single year. This common condition can cause multiple allergy symptoms, mainly involving the eyes, nose, and throat. If you suffer from hay fever, you’re certainly not alone! The term allergic rhinitis is often bounced around with hay fever, but are these terms one and the same? Let’s find […]
Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
Do you ever find yourself having sneezing, runny nose, sinus congestion, a sore throat, and maybe a cough? If you have these symptoms longer than 10 days (the average length of the common cold), you could have allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is simply an allergic reaction that affects the upper respiratory tract and sinuses. It […]
What Is Nasal Polyposis, and How Can It Be Treated?
If you have chronic congestion and loss of smell, it could be chronic rhinitis with nasal polyposis. Here are explanations of what nasal polyposis is, its symptoms, and its treatment. What Is Nasal Polyposis? Nasal polyposis is simply the presence of nasal polyps. Nasal polyps can occur when one has chronic rhinitis, although they can […]
