How should acute rhinitis be treated

Acute rhinitis is an acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, which is characterized by intranasal dryness, sneezing, nasal congestion, and a burning sensation in the nose, and is usually ameliorated by medications. The main ones are nasal decongestants, nasal glucocorticoids and antiviral drugs. 1. Nasal decongestants: These drugs have the effect of reducing nasal congestion and improving drainage. Common drugs include hydroxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal drops and ephedrine nasal drops. The use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions, not blindly. 2. Glucocorticoids: glucocorticoids have anti-inflammatory effects, can reduce nasal edema, and have the effect of improving nasal drainage, common drugs are budesonide. 3. Antiviral drugs: can be used in acute rhinitis caused by viral infections, common drugs are ribavirin, amantadine. Acute rhinitis may be aggravated if not treated in time, so it is necessary to go to the regular hospital for treatment in time.