{"id":6726,"date":"2019-06-03T03:26:55","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T03:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=6726"},"modified":"2021-11-10T08:53:50","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T08:53:50","slug":"14-most-common-signs-symptoms-of-rhinitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-most-common-signs-symptoms-of-rhinitis\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Most Common Signs & Symptoms of Rhinitis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Rhinitis is a common reaction to allergies and comes with a variety of symptoms. Most people have respiratory and nasal symptoms that start mild and become more severe over time. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are numerous things that can cause rhinitis. Some people are allergic to pet dander and others to pollen. Some have problems with allergies at certain times of the year or when the seasons change, and others only experience them a few times in their lives. Allergy medications are great at helping ease these symptoms and making it possible for people with allergies to live normal lives. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you may be suffering from rhinitis, you should seek medical attention. A doctor can diagnose the problem and also determine the cause of it. While rhinitis isn\u2019t a serious disease, it can be an uncomfortable and frustrating one. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medications for rhinitis can vary, and some people are able to take over-the-counter medications and others require stronger prescription medication. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Prolonged Sneezing<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sneezing <\/a>is a common symptom of colds and other diseases and illnesses. Most people sneeze throughout the day for a variety of different reasons. If the sneezing seems to last for a few days and is excessive, you may have rhinitis. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The allergens that cause rhinitis can enter through the nose and also cause a lot of problems there. They can cause the sinuses to become swollen and inflamed, which can be painful. You may feel an itchy or painful sensation in your nose that makes you want to sneeze. Sneezing might feel better at the time, but it doesn\u2019t help. It\u2019s a reaction to something inside the body that irritated your sinuses. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you take medications for allergies, sneezing usually stops pretty quickly. Sneezing alone isn\u2019t a telltale sign of rhinitis, and without the appearance of other symptoms, doctors may require some other testing to make a proper diagnosis of the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Sore Throat <\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When mucus <\/a>drains down your throat, it can cause it to hurt. It\u2019s not uncommon for people with rhinitis to experience a painful or itchy throat. Allergies tend to make tonsils enlarge, and coughing can make things work. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from a sore throat, you can try drinking apple cider vinegar or gargling salt water to help reduce swelling in the throat and ease the pain. You can also try sipping on warm liquids such as warm milk and honey or soup. The warmth helps soothe a sore throat and can help stop coughing and sneezing as well. Cough drops may also help. It\u2019s important to take allergy medication to help ease the pain and discomfort of a sore throat associated with rhinitis. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other conditions that can cause a sore throat include a cold, the flu, mono, and strep. If you have a sore throat, you should see a doctor to determine the cause of it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Runny Nose<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nobody likes a runny nose, and when yours starts running, you know something isn\u2019t right. There are many different illnesses that can cause a runny nose, and rhinitis is one of them. The body makes extra mucus to try to flush the allergens <\/a>from your system. The mucus builds up until it has nowhere else to go. It then escaped through the nose and other openings in the body. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people experience a stuffy nose and a runny nose at the same time, and others only have one problem or another. There are over-the-counter medications that can help treat a runny nose, but until the rhinitis is treated, the nose will likely continue to run. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Allergy medications are designed to prevent rhinitis symptoms from becoming severe. Luckily, a runny nose is usually one of the first things to clear up with the medications for rhinitis, and other types of allergies start working.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Headache<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rhinitis typically attacks the sinuses, ears, and eyes. These are places where fluid buildup is common. If the fluid builds up too much, it can cause pressure in the head. This can feel like chronic pain or may feel like your head wants to explode. Some people also experience pain and pressure behind their eyes and in their ears. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medication can help reduce pain, but most people experience reoccurring headaches <\/a>as long as they suffer from rhinitis. Allergy medications can help improve the body\u2019s reaction to allergens which can trigger or cause rhinitis. While allergy medicines won\u2019t treat a headache, they do treat the underlying cause, which will help make the headache more likely to go away and make medications more likely to be effective at treating pain and pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people do experience a headache before any other symptoms of rhinitis and dismiss them as something else. When they occur with other symptoms, the underlying cause is easier to identify.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Ear Pressure<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have itchy ears and are feeling some pressure inside them, it may be a sign of sinusitis<\/a>. Some people ever experience fluid that leaks from the ears. As the body starts to fight off an illness or tries to remove an allergen from the body, it produces fluid to help plush it out. The fluid can get stuck in the <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eustachian tubes, and cause pressure to build behind the eardrum. Some people also have severe ear pain, pain under or behind the ear, and pain in their jaw and gums as a result of the fluid buildup in the ears and sinuses. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A warm washcloth behind the ears, ear drops, and allergy medication can help make the fluid pass more easily, so there are less buildup and less pressure. Some people require medicated ear drops to help ease the pain associated with rhinitis and its effects on the ears.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Fatigue<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you are sick, your body has to work extra hard to function properly. This can be exhausting. When you suffer from rhinitis, your body goes into overdrive. You may have a fever which can also put a strain on your organs. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s harder to breathe with your nasal passages<\/a> are swollen shut or if you have a cough or are sneezing often. Many people feel very tired when they are sick with rhinitis. They tend to sleep a lot and just don\u2019t feel like moving around. Many people skip school and work because of rhinitis and spend a lot of time in bed. Allergy medicine can also make you drowsy but can help reduce other symptoms and help you get over the rhinitis faster. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are feeling more tired than usual, it could be a sign that you are coming down with rhinitis or another illness. Recognizing other symptoms of rhinitis can help you decide what medication to take.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Cough<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A cough is another common sign of rhinitis. The cough may be dry, or it may produce mucus that is thick or thin. Sometimes people cough for other reasons, but allergies <\/a>can cause mucus to drain down the throat which can produce the cough. Cough drops can help make the cough go away for a short time, but they won\u2019t get rid of it for long.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until the cause of the rhinitis is treated, the cough will continue. Some people also find relief by gargling salt wetter, pickle juice, or sipping on honey and warm milk. Allergy medicine can help prevent the cough and help clear it up. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes taking the allergy medication before allergy season can prevent severe rhinitis symptoms. Coughing can also be a sign of another illness such as the flu or a cold. It\u2019s best to have a doctor make a proper diagnosis and choose the right treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Watery Eyes<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Allergies can affect everyone differently, but one of the most common symptoms is watery eyes. When the body is trying to get rid of the pollen or allergen, it pushes it out any way<\/span> it can. Watery eyes are just one of the ways the body reacts. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s isn\u2019t much that can be done specifically for watery eyes, but allergy medication can help with a wide range of symptoms. Most people find that using an antihistamine <\/a>helps relieve watery eyes. Some people also experience itchy, red, and painful eyes. Watery eyes can be a sign of a lot of health problems and disorders, so it\u2019s not a telltale sign of rhinitis. If it is apparent with other symptoms, rhinitis is likely the cause. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do not have rhinitis and have watery eyes, you may have another disorder. It\u2019s best to let a doctor confirm a diagnosis and offer proper treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Chronic Ear Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rhinitis causes issues with the sinus producing too much mucous. As a result of the infection, the body goes into overdrive trying to flush out the pathogen from the sinus<\/a>, resulting in a runny nose. However, as the mucous levels increase, the affected individual might notice they start to feel the onset of an earache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earache starts with mild symptoms, and the intensity builds as the affected individual succumbs to the infection. The infection occurs due to the congestion of the eustachian tubes and the inner ear with mucous. In some cases, it’s possible to treat the problem with home remedies. Pouring some echinacea extract into your ear can help to unblock the inner ear and soothe the infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you continue to experience symptoms of an earache after 48 to 72-hours, visit your doctor. Your doctor will examine your ear and decide if you need antibiotic treatment to recover. In most cases, it’s not necessary unless there is a chronic infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Loss of Smell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since Rhinitis affects the sinus, you may notice your temporarily lose your sense of smell. When congestion <\/a>builds in the nose, it blocks all the receptors that recognize smells. As a result, many people find they cannot smell or taste anything during the infection’s peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, these symptoms are temporary, and they return as the infection clears. If you want to speed up your recovery, try steaming with a diffuser. Add some tea tree and lavender essential oil to your diffuser tank, and let it run in your bedroom overnight. The polyphenols from the oil mix with the vapor, and you breathe them in, absorbing them into your bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using this strategy helps your sinus cope with the congestion, relieving the symptoms of a runny nose faster. If you don’t have a diffuser, you can create a similar effect using a bowl and a towel. Place boiling water in the bowl and add the essential oils. Drape a towel over your head and breathe in the medicated steam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Sleep Apnea and Snoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people with Rhinitis find it affects their sleep. Their partner might notice they start to snore at night, or they might appear to develop the symptoms of sleep apnea<\/a> suddenly. The congestion in the sinus makes it impossible for the affected individual to breathe through their nose while asleep. As a result, they start mouth-breathing. The change in breathing might set off the snoring process; sleeping on your side helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typically, sleep apnea only affects overweight or obsess individuals. The fat around the neck presses against the windpipe, blocking the airways. If left untreated, sleep apnea can be a fatal condition. People with Rhinitis infection might exhibit some of the sleep apnea symptoms during the peak f other infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The affected individual may stop breathing for minutes at a time, only to erupt into a loud snore that wakes up their partner. Sleeping with a C-PAP machine is the best way to ensure the body and brain get the oxygen they need while you sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Prevention<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Medical science is at a loss to prevent non-allergic Rhinitis from occurring in an affected individual. However, convincing research shows the effects of children eating a diet high in fatty fish and its impact on protecting them from infection with Rhinitis. The Omega-3<\/a> essential fatty acids in the fish provide a protective effect against rhinitis infection, but we need more testing on this to draw a firm conclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to avoid non-allergic Rhinitis is to practice proper personal hygiene. Most viral particles transfer through contact with other infected people. You might touch them, or the particles from their mouth end up in yours while speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash your hands frequently and wear an N95 respirator mask in public to prevent breathing in germs from other people. There is also some evidence showing boosting the immune system’s health also helps people handle rhinitis infection, reducing the intensity of symptoms and speeding recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Complications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Non-allergic Rhinitis <\/a>can cause several complications in affected individuals. In most cases, complications are rare, and the affected individual can recover at home without the need for medical intervention. However, in rare instances, the affected individual may develop complications with the condition, leading to the onset of other health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the complications associated with non-allergic Rhinitis include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nasal polyps \u2013 These soft tissues build in the nose, causing pain and sensitivity issues in affected individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sinusitis \u2013 Many people who develop rhinitis infection have the condition progressing into sinusitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Middle ear infections \u2013 The extra mucous produced by the body to clear the infection can result in mild middle-ear infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interrupted daily activities \u2013 Rhinitis affects your breathing and your respiratory efficiency. Trying to run while you’re sucking back mucous is impossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any of the complications occurring, it means you’re not giving your body the rest it needs to recover. Take a day off and look after yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Risk factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with any other disease, there are a set of risk factors<\/a> that make some people more likely to develop the condition than others. If you have several risk factors working against you, you’ll find that you develop the condition more frequently than other people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the risk factors for non-allergic Rhinitis include the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to irritants or chemicals \u2013 These irritants may cause an allergic reaction and the onset of Rhinitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being over 20-years old \u2013 Individuals over the age of 20 are at higher risk of developing Rhinitis than teenagers or children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nasal spray abuse \u2013 Nasal spray is effective at clearing your sinus when you have Rhinitis. However, overuse of the nasal spray causes addiction and a diminishing return from the spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Females \u2013 Women have a higher risk of contracting non-allergic Rhinitis than men.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exposure to volatile fumes \u2013 Some individuals receive rhinitis symptoms after exposing themselves to chemical fumes or smoke. Airborne irritants like solvents can cause the onset of the disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stress \u2013 Stress is also another significant contributor to Rhinitis and sinusitis. If you’re feeling stressed, take a day off to wind down and recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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