Is Surgery for Allergic Rhinitis Effective?

Surgical treatment for allergic rhinitis, however, is only applicable to some patients, and the specific efficacy varies from person to person, so it is impossible to say whether the effect is good or not. Allergic rhinitis can be treated by selective neurectomy (e.g. pterygoid neurectomy, etc.), which cuts off the parasympathetic nerves in the nose to cause vasoconstriction of the nasal cavity and sinuses, thus reducing nasal secretions and improving symptoms. However, the efficacy of the treatment may vary depending on the severity of the disease, the individual’s physical condition and compliance, so it is not possible to predict the effectiveness of the treatment. It should be noted that surgery is not the first choice of treatment for allergic rhinitis, and is only suitable for some patients who are not well treated with conservative treatments such as medication and immunization. In addition, surgery is contraindicated in patients who cannot tolerate it because of poor fundamentals, localized infections, and postoperative complications such as localized infections and nerve damage. Therefore, those who consider surgery for allergic rhinitis must be operated under the guidance of a doctor in order to strive for a good prognosis. Do not blindly make your own judgment, so as to avoid inappropriate intervention, resulting in adverse consequences.