How to treat rhinitis and nasal congestion
Disease description:
Since I've had rhinitis for a long time and it frequently flares up, causing persistent nasal congestion, how should it be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Nasal congestion due to rhinitis can be treated under a doctor's guidance by using normal saline or saline-containing solutions to irrigate the nasal cavity, effectively clearing secretions and improving nasal airflow. Subsequently, decongestants may be used under medical supervision; commonly prescribed medications include oxymetazoline hydrochloride and xylometazoline hydrochloride. If pharmacological treatment proves ineffective, surgical intervention may be considered.
