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Rhinitis vs. Sinusitis - What’s the Difference?

We may hear our doctor use the term “rhinitis” for inflammations of the nasal passages.
It is more related to allergies than sinus infections.

Although the condition called “acute rhino sinusitis” can be another name for chronic sinusitis, there are two types of rhinitis which can occur outside of sinus infections: allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis. These are related to either common allergies or environmental irritants.

“Histamines”, the element found all over nature in plant and animal tissue, can be the cause of rhinitis reactions, unlike sinusitis which stems from viral, fungal or bacterial infection (although one may cause a person to be prone to the other as well).

Allergic Rhinitis

Seasonal allergic rhinitis is caused by outdoor allergens such as freshly cut grass or pollen from blooming plants. We commonly know it as “hay fever.”
Perennial allergic rhinitis comes from indoor allergens such as household mold, animal dander (fur, hair or less commonly feathers), dust mite excretions and insect particles.

    Symptoms:
  • Sneezing
  • Stuffy nose and/or runny nose
  • Sinus pressure, pain or throbbing in cheeks or nose
  • Itching in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes and ears

(For allergy relief, see Växa’s Aller-Sine page.)

(Food allergies can contribute to allergic rhinitis but more typically have the reaction of itchy ears and throat, swollen eyes and lips or skin rashes.)

Non-Allergic Rhinitis

This can be a constriction, inflammation or polyps (small benign growths) in the nasal passages which lead to many of the same symptoms plus sensitivity to, or caused by, strong chemical or smoky environments. Runny nose and stuffiness often appear simultaneously which seems like a contradiction. Other causes of non-allergic rhinitis can be long-term use of some medications or dependency on nasal sprays.

Solutions
The most common solution is over-the-counter or prescription antihistamines which block the histamine “receptors” in our bodies. These, too, should not be over-used. Recently, several producers of antihistamines containing ingredients like Pseudo-ephedrine were asked to take them out of their medicines, or move them behind the pharmacy counter because they were found to be habit-forming and used in producing illegal drugs.

Both forms of rhinitis can sometimes be helped by nasal sprays or injections of corticosteroids to reduce the symptoms. Long-term use of spray corticosteroids can have the backlash of causing irritation, burning and sores in the nose and making the membranes dependent on them so they will not function properly on their own.

The injected form, less often used on nasal conditions, is known to result in increased blood pressure, disposition to osteoporosis, adverse effects on diabetes, and other symptoms have been reported.

Växa's Natural Allergy Medication, Aller-Sine, can help alleviate rhinitis problems. Keeping certain things out of your diet, controlling your environment link to Living Free – Lifestyle page when possible, and doing other things mentioned on our Homeopathic and Natural Remedies for Sinus Infections page could help.




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