Hypertrophic Rhinitis

Description of the Disease:

Hypertrophic rhinitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa, characterized by enlargement of the nasal turbinates.

Classification:

• Hypertrophic rhinitis can be allergic or non-allergic.

Symptoms:

• Nasal congestion,
• Sneezing,
• Abundant clear mucous discharge in allergic form or purulent discharge and crusts in chronic inflammatory form.

Causes:

The cause of hypertrophic rhinitis can be allergy, viral or bacterial infections, as well as mechanical damage to the nasal cavity.

Diagnosis:

Diagnosis includes examination by an otolaryngologist, X-ray examination, and CT scan.

Treatment:

Treatment may include the use of medication, physiotherapy, and in some cases, surgical intervention.

Prevention:

Prevention of hypertrophic rhinitis includes avoiding contact with allergens, maintaining cleanliness and health of the nasal cavity.

Physician:

Treatment and diagnosis of hypertrophic rhinitis is carried out by an otolaryngologist.