Chronic dry rhinitis is generally considered to be caused by prolonged external physical or chemical irritation. This disease is a common occupational chronic rhinitis.
Etiology】 It is generally believed that long-term stimulation by external physical or chemical substances, such as long-term mechanical stimulation of dust, the impact of overheated and dry air, etc.
Clinical manifestations: dryness in the nose, reduced nasal secretions, itching, burning sensation, often inducing patients to dig the nose, causing a small amount of nasal bleeding, the sense of smell is generally not diminished.
Diagnosis】 The anterior rhinoscopy shows deep red nasal mucosa, dry and lightless surface, and filiform secretions in the nasal tract. The mucosa of the anterior inferior region of the nasal septum is often eroded, and there may be small thin crusts attached, which often bleed when removed. The nasal turbinates are not atrophied and should be distinguished from atrophic rhinitis.
The prevention of dry rhinitis 1, improve the systemic nutrition, eat more fruits.
2.Improve the living and working environment. The operating workers who are often exposed to dust and chemical gases should wear masks and take various safety measures.
3, avoid smoking, alcohol and spicy food.
4, often wear a mask, dry mask in winter, wet in summer.
【Treatment】 1.Remove the cause of the disease. Dust reduction, cooling, ventilation and other measures to improve environmental conditions and strengthen personal protection, such as wearing a mask and rinsing the nasal cavity.
2, locally available oil drops nasal solution, such as compound peppermint oil, liquid paraffin or nasal ointment. Care should be taken not to use vasoconstrictors.
3. Take cod liver oil pills internally, 2 pills, 3 times daily; vitamin B2, 10mg, 3 times daily.