What is Chronic Rhinitis and What Causes It?
Does it feel like your nose runs or feels stuffed up almost every single day? Or do you have what feels like constant post-nasal drip, congestion, nasal/throat itching, and sneezing? If so, you may be suffering from chronic rhinitis, a common but often undiagnosed condition. While chronic rhinitis does share some symptoms with seasonal allergies, its sufferers typically deal with these issues all year long.
For many people, chronic rhinitis may be caused by abnormal or overactive nerve signals in the nose. The signals can cause mucus creation to go into overdrive, creating a near-constant runny, stuff nose and/or post-nasal drip. While not life-threatening, chronic rhinitis can seriously impact your quality of life if you are dependent on medications, tissues, or sprays that only provide temporary relief. Thankfully, patients can now get lasting relief with a single, non-invasive RhinAer® procedure performed right in the doctor’s office.
Common symptoms of chronic rhinitis:
- Constant runny nose
- Persistent post-nasal drip that leads to clearing of throat, coughing, or an “itchy throat” feeling
- Frequent “stuffed up” feeling
- Excessive sneezing
Treatment That Lasts. Proven Results.
RhinAer® works by precisely targeting and calming down the overactive nerves in your nose, helping to reduce the production and flow of unwanted mucus. It can also help shrink inflamed soft tissue in your nose to help relieve congestion. RhinAer® substantially reduces symptoms so you can get back to living a normal life without constant dependency on medications, tissues, and sprays.
In a clinical study, 88% of RhinAer® patients experienced a significant reduction in their chronic rhinitis symptoms.
If you would like to learn more about the RhinAer®, schedule an appointment with one of QMG’s Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists. To schedule, call (217) 222‑6550, ext. 6900, or request an appointment online by clicking here.
Learn How RhinAer® Works.
RhinAer® uses a patented, temperature-controlled radiofrequency technology to precisely target the underlying causes of chronic rhinitis without needing a complex surgery. Treatment with RhinAer® does not invollve any cutting, freezing, or removal of nasal tissue. Once the treatment is done, patients typically return to their regular day with minimal to no downtime.