Understanding Nasal Polyps: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Nasal polyp I have had nasal allergies for a long time, and despite taking many medications, I have not been able to find a cure. Recently, I caught a cold, and my nose became severely congested with a lot of mucus, which lasted for a long time. After seeing a doctor, I was told ...
Dr. Wu Yuxin Reply:
Airjin: Long-term nasal allergies can indeed lead to the development of nasal polyps, but whether they are actually present can only be determined through examination. It could also be hypertrophic rhinitis or nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis. If it is allergic rhinit...[Read More] Understanding Nasal Polyps: Treatment Options and Recovery Insights
Managing Allergic Rhinitis: Long-Term Solutions for Persistent Symptoms
Allergic rhinitis I have allergies that cause sneezing and a runny nose, and I often visit an otolaryngologist. Sometimes it gets better, but then the allergies return. Corticosteroids are somewhat effective, but they only address the symptoms and not the root cause. Once I stop ...
Dr. Hong Yiming Reply:
Allergies are primarily a condition of the immune system rather than a disease. What you described can only alleviate the symptoms. If you want a permanent solution, you could consider relocating. However, it's uncertain whether you would be allergic to pollen in a foreign c...[Read More] Managing Allergic Rhinitis: Long-Term Solutions for Persistent Symptoms
Understanding Indoor Nasal Symptoms: Is It Allergic Rhinitis?
Nose Hello! Doctor, I would like to ask you something. Sometimes when I am indoors, I don't have a runny nose, but when I go outside to talk, I soon feel like I have mucus in my nose, and then I need to blow it. Is this allergic rhinitis?
Dr. Chen Junliang Reply:
It would be better to come in for an outpatient examination to confirm.[Read More] Understanding Indoor Nasal Symptoms: Is It Allergic Rhinitis?