What are the consequences of chronic rhinitis that fails to heal after prolonged treatment?
Dec 03, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Xu Gang
Introduction
The consequences of chronic, treatment-resistant rhinitis include mouth breathing, disruption of daily life, and complications leading to other diseases. Persistent rhinitis can lead to mouth breathing, resulting in inhalation of polluted air. In children, long-term, unresolved rhinitis causing mouth breathing may easily affect facial development. Untreated chronic rhinitis negatively impacts daily activities. Furthermore, rhinitis may lead to pharyngeal disorders and other nasal conditions.
Consequences of untreated chronic rhinitis include mouth breathing, disruption of daily life, and development of other complications. Patients are advised to seek treatment under the guidance of a physician.
1. Mouth breathing: Nasal breathing provides humidification, filtration, and cleansing of inhaled air. If rhinitis remains unresolved, it can obstruct nasal airflow, forcing patients to breathe through their mouths. Mouth breathing cannot provide the same protective effects as nasal breathing, making individuals more susceptible to inhaling polluted air and increasing the risk of lower respiratory tract diseases. In children with persistent rhinitis and severe nasal congestion leading to chronic mouth breathing, facial development may also be negatively affected.
2. Disruption of daily life: When rhinitis becomes chronic due to prolonged ineffective treatment, symptoms such as nasal congestion, nasal itching, sneezing, and increased nasal discharge can significantly impair normal daily activities.
3. Development of other diseases: Abnormal breathing caused by rhinitis can lead to throat-related conditions, including pharyngitis, laryngitis, and tonsillitis. Many nasal disorders, such as sinusitis and nasal polyps, often originate from untreated rhinitis. Furthermore, rhinitis allows large numbers of bacteria and viruses to enter the respiratory tract during breathing, potentially triggering bronchial asthma.
