What is a good way to alleviate atrophic rhinitis?

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And does it need antibiotics, or is it viral?
One of the most widely used treatments is nasal irrigation. This can be used with curative intent or as maintenance therapy. Irrigations are used to prevent the formation of the hallmark extensive crusting. To achieve this result, irrigations must often be done multiple times in a day. As a result, patient compliance is often difficult. The type of irrigation used varies by author, and numerous solutions have been suggested. No evidence of benefit of one solution over the other has been noted. Suggested formulas include normal saline, a sodium bicarbonate saline solution, or a mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium biborate, and sodium chloride in plain water. The frequency of usage varies, but can be adjusted by the patient as needed to prevent crusting. Solutions given for “curative” intent are used to eliminate purulent discharge and colonization of odor producing bacteria. One of these is Gentamycin 80mg in 1L of normal saline. This is given until resolution of purulence and foul odor. When these solutions are given, it is noted that this does not eliminate the need for continued maintenance irrigations with normal saline or one of the other formulas above. Failure to continue maintenance therapy will result in relapse in almost all cases.
Other topical methods are used to prevent drying or increase hydration. These include the application of anti-evaporation compounds. Examples of these compounds noted in the literature include glycerine, mineral oil, or menthol mixed with paraffin. These are usually used as adjuncts, and may be applied following irrigation procedures. Some authors note that odor masking agents, such as rose oil or menthol may be mixed with these applications. Hydration therapies include the application of pilocarpine or atropine to the mucosa to stimulate the remaining mucous glands. Little information on the effectiveness of these therapies is available.
Systemic or oral therapies are often used in conjunction with the topical treatments. The most common type of systemic therapy is antibiotics. Early papers refer to treatment of the acute infection process with oral aminoglycoside antibiotics or streptomycin injections. While these were often effective, they are not common practice in recent years due to the toxicity of these medications. Currently, oral antibiotic therapies involve either tetracycline or a floroquinolone. Just as the “curative” irrigations, these are only given to resolve the purulent discharge and foul odor, and then are discontinued in favor of maintenance irrigation therapy.
Numerous other oral therapies have been suggested. Subjective improvement was noted in >80% of patients placed on vitamin A therapy in one study. Another noted that treatment with iron resulted in improvement in 50% of subjects. Although they may be effective, no trials of these supplements has been conducted, and widespread usage has not been reported. Other therapies have been suggested based on individual responses. These include potassium iodide to increase nasal secretions, vasodilators to increase blood flow to the atrophic mucosa, and estrogen therapy to prevent the worsening that may be associated with menstruation. Corticosteroids have been proposed as an adjuvant by some, but others consider nasal steroids contraindicated in this condition. Vasoconstrictors for subjective nasal congestion are contraindicated due to the poor vascularization of the mucosa.
Atrophic rhinitis is an uncommon disorder in many parts of the world. This has led to controversies in regards to every portion of the disease, from etiology to management. Current understanding suggests that this is a single condition which may arise either primarily from yet unconfirmed factors, or results secondarily from insult to the nasal cavities. The treatment of this condition often involves multiple treatment modalities; and can be local, systemic, or surgical. Since cases are rare, no formal recommendations for treatment exist, and care must be tailored to the needs or desires of the patient. In cases of doubt, however, it is useful to remember the course of the disease process. Atrophic rhinitis has been noted to resolve or lessen dramatically, typically during the fifth decade of life. When considering the timing or consequence of therapies, this should always be tempered with the understanding that the patient is likely to undergo resolution or improvement with a tincture of time.  (+ info)

my doctor tell me atrophic rhinitis what can i do ?

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i have offense oder in my nose .
One of the most widely used treatments is nasal irrigation. This can be used with curative intent or as maintenance therapy. Irrigations are used to prevent the formation of the hallmark extensive crusting. To achieve this result, irrigations must often be done multiple times in a day. As a result, patient compliance is often difficult. The type of irrigation used varies by author, and numerous solutions have been suggested. No evidence of benefit of one solution over the other has been noted. Suggested formulas include normal saline, a sodium bicarbonate saline solution, or a mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium biborate, and sodium chloride in plain water. The frequency of usage varies, but can be adjusted by the patient as needed to prevent crusting. Solutions given for “curative” intent are used to eliminate purulent discharge and colonization of odor producing bacteria. One of these is Gentamycin 80mg in 1L of normal saline. This is given until resolution of purulence and foul odor. When these solutions are given, it is noted that this does not eliminate the need for continued maintenance irrigations with normal saline or one of the other formulas above. Failure to continue maintenance therapy will result in relapse in almost all cases.
Other topical methods are used to prevent drying or increase hydration. These include the application of anti-evaporation compounds. Examples of these compounds noted in the literature include glycerine, mineral oil, or menthol mixed with paraffin. These are usually used as adjuncts, and may be applied following irrigation procedures. Some authors note that odor masking agents, such as rose oil or menthol may be mixed with these applications. Hydration therapies include the application of pilocarpine or atropine to the mucosa to stimulate the remaining mucous glands. Little information on the effectiveness of these therapies is available.
Systemic or oral therapies are often used in conjunction with the topical treatments. The most common type of systemic therapy is antibiotics. Early papers refer to treatment of the acute infection process with oral aminoglycoside antibiotics or streptomycin injections. While these were often effective, they are not common practice in recent years due to the toxicity of these medications. Currently, oral antibiotic therapies involve either tetracycline or a floroquinolone. Just as the “curative” irrigations, these are only given to resolve the purulent discharge and foul odor, and then are discontinued in favor of maintenance irrigation therapy.
Atrophic rhinitis is an uncommon disorder in many parts of the world. This has led to controversies in regards to every portion of the disease, from etiology to management. Current understanding suggests that this is a single condition which may arise either primarily from yet unconfirmed factors, or results secondarily from insult to the nasal cavities. The treatment of this condition often involves multiple treatment modalities; and can be local, systemic, or surgical. Since cases are rare, no formal recommendations for treatment exist, and care must be tailored to the needs or desires of the patient. In cases of doubt, however, it is useful to remember the course of the disease process. Atrophic rhinitis has been noted to resolve or lessen dramatically, typically during the fifth decade of life. When considering the timing or consequence of therapies, this should always be tempered with the understanding that the patient is likely to undergo resolution or improvement with a tincture of time.
I hope you feel better soon, God bless.  (+ info)

my doctor tell me i have {atrophic rhinitis} what can i do ?

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i have offense oder in my nose .
One of the most widely used treatments is nasal irrigation. This can be used with curative intent or as maintenance therapy. Irrigations are used to prevent the formation of the hallmark extensive crusting. To achieve this result, irrigations must often be done multiple times in a day. As a result, patient compliance is often difficult. The type of irrigation used varies by author, and numerous solutions have been suggested. No evidence of benefit of one solution over the other has been noted. Suggested formulas include normal saline, a sodium bicarbonate saline solution, or a mixture of sodium carbonate, sodium biborate, and sodium chloride in plain water. The frequency of usage varies, but can be adjusted by the patient as needed to prevent crusting. Solutions given for “curative” intent are used to eliminate purulent discharge and colonization of odor producing bacteria. One of these is Gentamycin 80mg in 1L of normal saline. This is given until resolution of purulence and foul odor. When these solutions are given, it is noted that this does not eliminate the need for continued maintenance irrigations with normal saline or one of the other formulas above. Failure to continue maintenance therapy will result in relapse in almost all cases.
Other topical methods are used to prevent drying or increase hydration. These include the application of anti-evaporation compounds. Examples of these compounds noted in the literature include glycerine, mineral oil, or menthol mixed with paraffin. These are usually used as adjuncts, and may be applied following irrigation procedures. Some authors note that odor masking agents, such as rose oil or menthol may be mixed with these applications. Hydration therapies include the application of pilocarpine or atropine to the mucosa to stimulate the remaining mucous glands. Little information on the effectiveness of these therapies is available.
Systemic or oral therapies are often used in conjunction with the topical treatments. The most common type of systemic therapy is antibiotics. Early papers refer to treatment of the acute infection process with oral aminoglycoside antibiotics or streptomycin injections. While these were often effective, they are not common practice in recent years due to the toxicity of these medications. Currently, oral antibiotic therapies involve either tetracycline or a floroquinolone. Just as the “curative” irrigations, these are only given to resolve the purulent discharge and foul odor, and then are discontinued in favor of maintenance irrigation therapy.
Atrophic rhinitis is an uncommon disorder in many parts of the world. This has led to controversies in regards to every portion of the disease, from etiology to management. Current understanding suggests that this is a single condition which may arise either primarily from yet unconfirmed factors, or results secondarily from insult to the nasal cavities. The treatment of this condition often involves multiple treatment modalities; and can be local, systemic, or surgical. Since cases are rare, no formal recommendations for treatment exist, and care must be tailored to the needs or desires of the patient. In cases of doubt, however, it is useful to remember the course of the disease process. Atrophic rhinitis has been noted to resolve or lessen dramatically, typically during the fifth decade of life. When considering the timing or consequence of therapies, this should always be tempered with the understanding that the patient is likely to undergo resolution or improvement with a tincture of time.
I hope you feel better soon, God bless.  (+ info)

Do atrophic rhinitis sounds familiar to any of you guys. is it curable or is there any treatment for it.help?

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This is another word for "Hay Fever" if this is what you've been described as having, see an allergist if you haven't already. (Atopic rhinitis)  (+ info)

I'm looking somebody who suffering from sickness atrophic rhinitis?Email me please!?

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I will pass your message on  (+ info)

How to understand the entence: "The right kidney is atrophic, but otherwise unremarkable."?

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The sentence " The right kidney is atrophic, but otherwise unremarkable" is very difficult to understand.
Does it mean "the right kidney is absolutely atrophic" ?
Or it means " The right kidney is not surely atrophic, for it is not atropohic because it is not clear.
Or is there any other understanding for the sentence ?
unremarkable - in hospital terms means normal. or another way to put it - nothing really to comment about.

atrophic - i.e. atrophy, a wasting away of the body or of an organ as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.

So depending on the age and condition of the patient - older patient, it sounds very normal. If this is a young person, what are you doing to cause your kidney to atrophy?

www.dictionary.com  (+ info)

what is a Simple, Ayurvedic, or Homeopathic medicine for chronic rhinitis which may be related to menopause?

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My wife (45 yrs) is presently at menopause, suffering from chronic rhinitis which can be relieved by anti-allergic medicines like Citrizine but recurrs immidietely. She has never suffered from chronic rhinitis in past.Experts please advice.
Her respiratory system is narrowed and conjested with mucus and easy to get relief by bronchodialators (nebulizer) in a hospital for the first time.
Regular use of inhalers like salbair (sos) is necessary
Ayurvedic medicine do not give instant relief for long term use it is ok  (+ info)

What is the difference between chronic sinusitis and chronic rhinitis?

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I have chronic rhinitis but it is hard to tell if I have sinusitis.
Rhinitis is perhaps a symptom of sinusitis. It is typically evinced as a clear fluid that comes out of the nose. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavities and sinus cause from infection or allergies.  (+ info)

What is the best cure for allergic rhinitis?

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What is the best way to prevent fits of allergic rhinitis especially if you live in a tropical country like the Philippines?
first of all, take vitamin c daily or eat citrus fruits and vegetables to help boost your immune system... if you have allergic rhinitis, avoid eating seafoods i.e. crabs, mussels, lobsters (anything that has shells) because it could worsen the allergic reaction... also, know the source of your allergies (pollen, dust, season) and avoid it if possible... always maintain cleanliness at home, also, if possible, change pillowcases or bedsheets (or anything that can "gather" allergens) weekly....
if you want to cure it by means of medication, antihistamines are the perfect choice...  (+ info)

I have Asthma, Rhinitis and Sinusitis; are there any herbal remedies to unblock my sinuses?

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Having asthma is a pain in the butt enough, but I also have sinusitis and rhinitis; my sinuses are clogged all the time and I can barely breathe through my nose. It really sucks having to breathe loudly through one nostril or to mouth-breathe and I really hate side effects of my medications, does anyone happen to know any natural or herbal remedies for rhinitis and sinusitis?
My brother used to have the same problems as you!

Anyway, if you have asthma, you don't want to use herbal remedies, because you could be allergic to the herbs and cause yourself even worse problems.

Try salt water rinsing (sniffing up luke warm salt water through your nose and letting it drain through your sinuses). This is a natural way to clear them out with no side effects. My brother got addicted to it! You can also take steamy showers and drink warm liquids. Spicey food will help too. If you have a lot of thick mucus, try taking Mucinex. There are NO side effects, and it will thin your secretions so that they will drain more easily.  (+ info)

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