Peer Reviewed
Feature Article Respiratory medicine

Management of patients with rhinitis

Gillian Dunlop
Abstract
Having a blocked, stuffy or runny nose can cause much discomfort and frustration. GPs are well placed to help patients with these symptoms, both in identifying their causes and in determining their appropriate treatment.
Key Points
  • Rhinitis may seem a trivial entity but it results in frustration and discomfort.
  • Rhinitis may be classified as allergic, infective, structural or mixed.
  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis is best treated by oral antihistamines or nasal corticosteroid sprays.
  • Perennial rhinitis is best treated by nasal corticosteroid sprays.
  • Chronic infective rhinosinusitis is best treated by clindamycin, prednisone and saline douching. Surgery for this condition is reserved for those failing maximal medical therapy.
Get full access
Subscribe for full access to all articles
Buy this article

Single article purchases are temporarily unavailable due to site maintenance.

If you would like to purchase an article during this time, please email us at [email protected] with the article details and we'll assist you directly. We'll also let you know when online purchasing is available again.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Already a subscriber?