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It’s normal for nasal drainage to occur from time to time, during hayfever season or an episode of upper respiratory infection. But when a runny nose accompanies everyday life, it can become more than a casual nuisance.
Dr. Jeffery Zapalac and Dr. Daniel Ratcliff of Austin ENT Associates in Round Rock, Texas, can help you get to the bottom of your rhinitis problem. In today’s blog, we take a look at ways you can finally stop your chronic runny nose.
It’s important to uncover the likely reasons your nose is running so we can treat the underlying cause, which is the only effective way to break the chronic rhinitis cycle. Regardless of the cause, treating your symptoms is a temporary solution at best.
Common causes of chronic rhinitis include:
It’s possible to have one or more of these conditions simultaneously.
Allergic rhinitis is perhaps the easiest condition to treat in theory. Simply stay away from your allergens. That’s easier to say than to do, since pollen can be pervasive, and you may want to keep your pets despite your sensitivity.
Do what you can to limit exposure or keep your home’s airborne contaminants under control with air filters and frequent cleaning.
You can further suppress seasonal allergies with antihistamines and nasal rinses during your particular allergy season.
Chronic nonallergic rhinitis may benefit from saline nasal rinsing to keep your passages clear. But we recommend following up with our ear, nose, and throat specialists to rule out or treat anatomical contributors to your runny nose.
Medications that can trigger runny nose can include:
When symptoms persist despite your attempts to break the runny nose cycle, it’s time to visit us at Austin ENT Associates for a review of your symptoms and health history, as well as an examination of your nasal passages. Call or click to request an appointment today.
