Rhinitis can be categorized into acute rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, etc. Whether it is related to pulmonary factors needs to be accurately judged by a specialist through systematic examination. The causative factors of different types of rhinitis are different, generally not closely related to the lungs.
1. Acute rhinitis: viral infection is the primary factor in the development of this disease, or secondary bacterial infection on the basis of viral infection. The most common are rhinoviruses, followed by influenza and parainfluenza viruses, adenoviruses, coronaviruses and coxsackieviruses. The mode of transmission of the virus is mainly inhalation through the respiratory tract, followed by entry into the organism through contaminated objects or food, the root cause is not in the lungs.
2. Chronic rhinitis: this disease is mainly caused by repeated episodes of acute rhinitis or incomplete treatment after episodes, deviated nasal septum, chronic tonsillitis, improper nasal medication or systemic medication, stimulation of undesirable physical and chemical factors, malnutrition, endocrine disorders, etc. The root of the disease does not lie in the lungs.
3. Allergic rhinitis: This disease is caused by allergic reaction of patients with atopic constitution after contacting or inhaling allergens, and allergic symptoms such as itchy nose, sneezing, and runny nose appear, and the common allergens are pollen, artemisia, dust mite, and fungi, etc. The root cause is not in the lungs. The root cause is not the lungs.
When suffering from rhinitis, you can actively consult a doctor for systematic examination and symptomatic treatment after a clear diagnosis.