What medication is good for rhinitis and nasal congestion?

Rhinitis is quite common in daily life and can significantly affect one's life and work. Patients often use medications to alleviate symptoms. What medicines are good for nasal congestion caused by rhinitis?

What medicines are effective for nasal congestion due to rhinitis?

For nasal congestion caused by rhinitis, certain medications such as Contac and Bafuning are effective for acute rhinitis. Consuming spicy foods like wasabi, chili peppers, onions, ginger, and garlic—or even hot pot—may temporarily relieve nasal congestion, but these should not be used long-term. For congestion caused by the common cold, short-term, low-dose decongestants can help relieve symptoms. Chronic nasal congestion should be treated with intranasal corticosteroids and oral mucolytic agents.

Intranasal corticosteroids have very low doses, and using them continuously for 3 to 6 months generally does not cause serious side effects—unlike oral steroids, they do not raise significant safety concerns. Decongestants such as eucalyptus oil, limonene, and oxymetazoline are also options. In particular, for children with nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis or other allergic factors, it is best to use an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist—such as montelukast (Singulair)—which works very well to relieve nasal congestion.

Nasal sprays: For potent intranasal corticosteroid treatment, budesonide nasal spray is recommended. If nasal congestion is not severe, milder options such as fluticasone propionate nasal spray or mometasone furoate nasal spray may be used. We hope this answer has been helpful to you. Wishing you good health and a happy life.