The difference between allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinitis lies in different causes, different symptoms, different onset time and different treatments.
1. Different causes: Allergic rhinitis is usually caused by allergic reactions to allergens, such as pollen, dust, animal hair, etc. Chronic rhinitis is usually caused by systemic factors, local factors, occupational environment and other factors that lead to congestive inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
2. Different symptoms: allergic rhinitis is characterized by nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose and even itchy eyes; chronic rhinitis is mainly characterized by nasal congestion and runny nose, and the nose is not itchy.
3. Different onset time: allergic rhinitis is sudden contact with allergens, seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, can be repeated attacks; chronic rhinitis is a longer course, up to several years or even longer.
4. Treatment is different: allergic rhinitis generally take second-generation antihistamines, such as cetirizine, diclofenac tadalafil, etc.; leukotriene receptor antagonists such as montelukast sodium. Combined glucocorticoid nasal spray, such as tretinoin nasal spray. Chronic rhinitis is usually treated locally, applying the above nasal spray drugs, nasal decongestants, such as furosemide nasal drops.
The appearance of rhinitis, should be timely consultation, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions standardized treatment.