If You Suspect Vasomotor Rhinitis, Through Symptoms and Appropriate Treatment

If You Suspect Vasomotor Rhinitis, Through Symptoms and

Appropriate Treatment

The spicy flavor that Koreans cannot do without is something that is inseparable from everyday life, so foreigners visiting Korea may find it unfamiliar that Koreans can handle spicy food well.

However, even patients suffering from vasomotor rhinitis are said to have difficulty properly perceiving not only spicy foods but also salty or sweet foods.

Today, we will explain in detail the causes and symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis, as well as diagnosis methods, treatment methods, and prevention methods.

A runny nose is such a natural phenomenon, but patients with vasomotor rhinitis produce excessive nasal discharge compared to the general population.

It is a condition in which defensive reactions are overly triggered and expressed by various environmental changes and stimuli that can occur during daily life.

However, unlike other rhinitis symptoms, it is characterized by the fact that sneezing and nasal congestion rarely occur.

If an environment is created with cigarette smoke, strongly scented perfume, hot food, or changes in temperature and humidity that can irritate the nasal mucosa, a runny nose appears.

If the condition worsens, symptoms of a runny nose appear naturally even in environments that do not irritate the nasal mucosa.

However, because the symptoms are similar to those of a common cold, many people mistake it for one. If you have a family history or clearly know specific triggers, you may want to consider treatment at a related clinic.

If vasomotor rhinitis is severe, symptom relief can be expected by conducting a clear test for the causative substances and immunotherapy.

In general, treatment can be carried out with an anticholinergic spray, and using a nasal spray containing a vasoconstrictor is also an option.

However, this method does not cause an immediate vasoconstrictive response and may instead be regarded as an external stimulus, leading to sneezing and complaints of nasal congestion, so the treatment method that is right for you should be used.

Nasal sprays require caution because if they are used continuously for more than a week, a rebound situation may occur in which nasal congestion becomes severe.

In addition, many people take formulations containing antihistamines and vasoconstrictors, but if the symptoms are severe, they are difficult to recover from with just one pill.

If it is thought to be a simple cold and treatment is not received at the proper time, it may develop into chronic rhinitis, and above all, getting enough rest is important.

Also, in the case of cold winter weather, going outside suddenly with a bare face may cause a lot of nasal discharge, so you can protect your nose and face with a mask.

Rapid changes in temperature and humidity are conditions that an aging autonomic nervous system has difficulty responding to, so it is more comfortable to always keep this in mind in daily life.

Do not assume that the symptoms have disappeared and feel reassured; for about two weeks, please focus on rest and nutritional replenishment to prevent the condition.