What to do if a fourteen year old boy has severe rhinitis

Rhinitis in a 14-year-old boy may be acute and chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis and so on. The main manifestations are nasal congestion, runny nose, etc., and in severe cases, symptoms such as decreased sense of smell, occlusive nasal sound, headache, and fear of cold can also occur. It is recommended that in addition to general treatment, it can be treated by local medication and oral medication under the guidance of doctors. 1. General treatment: in daily life, we need to pay attention to balanced nutrition, strengthen physical exercise, pay attention to cultivate good hygiene habits, and avoid overwork. If it is allergic rhinitis, it is necessary to pay attention to avoid contact with allergens. 2. Local medication: saline can be used to rinse the nasal cavity to improve nasal symptoms. If the nasal congestion is serious, vasoconstrictor can be applied to the nose, such as 0.5% ephedrine nasal drops, but generally not more than 7 days. Glucocorticoid nasal spray such as budesonide can also be applied to help reduce nasal mucosal edema, improve nasal sinus drainage and reduce allergic symptoms. 3. Oral medication: acute rhinitis can be prescribed oral antiviral drugs. If the symptoms of acute and chronic rhinitis systemic discomfort is more serious, but also the application of symptomatic drugs, such as clearing the heat and detoxification punch, compound aspirin, etc., in order to alleviate headache, fever and other discomforts. In case of allergic rhinitis, oral anti-allergic drugs such as loratadine tablets are required. If there is nasal discomfort, it is recommended to go to the ENT department of the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor’s standardized diagnosis and treatment, so as not to delay the condition.