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Rhinitis is a disorder that affects the nasal mucosa and is characterized by an increase in nasal secretions with a constant drip, congestion, itching, lacrimation and repeated sneezing, and even loss of sense of smell (anosmia).

The most common symptom of rhinitis is nasal obstruction, with a sensation of occupation of the nasal passages due to mucous contents. It can be acute rhinitis when it is short-lived, or chronic if it is long-lasting. Rhinitis itself is not a serious condition, but in chronic cases it can affect the quality of life and complicate some of them to respiratory problems. They can be divided into allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis:

Allergic rhinitis can be temporary, as it is due to an immunological reaction of the organism to the presence of certain substances and to the time of flowering of certain species such as grasses, olive trees or cupresaceae, which are the cause of allergies

Non-allergic rhinitis:

Hormonal rhinitis occurs as a result of variations in the plasma levels of certain hormones, and is therefore very common during pregnancy.

Atrophic rhinitis is of unknown origin that occurs as a result of atrophy of the nasal mucosa, which is thin and hardened and has alterations in permeability. This disorder causes crusts to form inside the nose and this gives off a bad smell. The affected loses the sense of smell and may have frequent nosebleeds.

The vasomotor rhinitis also has a chronic character, and is characterized by a dilation of the blood vessels of the mucous membrane of the nose, which causes a runny nose accompanied by sneezing. Due to temperature changes, tobacco smoke, strong odors and humidity, as well as very dry environments.

It is recommended to wash the nostrils with a saline solution of hypertonic sea water to treat rhinitis is very favorable and can be done several times a day, as it has no adverse effects on the patient’s health, so even pregnant women you can do it.

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