Acute Rhinitis

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It is a viral inflammatory condition in the nasal mucous membrane, usually part of a more widespread infection of the upper respiratory tract.

Causes

• Viruses
• Bacteria
• Irritants

Signs and symptoms

• Sneezing
• Itching: Nose, eyes, ears, palate
• Rhinorrhea
• Headache
• Earache
• Red eyes
• Fatigue
• Drowsiness
• Malaise

Complications

• Acute or chronic sinusitis
• Otitis media
• Sleep disturbance or apnea
• Dental problems (overbite): Caused by excessive breathing through the mouth
• Palatal abnormalities
• Eustachian tube dysfunction

Non-pharmacological treatment

• Bed rest
• Warm drinks

Pharmacological treatment

Ephedrine nasal drops not more than 5 days.

Adult:

1% for adults 1–2 drops into each nostril every 6 hours

Child:

0.5%, 1–2 drops into each nostril every 6 hours

Note Oral drugs to reduce swelling of the mucous membrane, antihistamines and antibiotics are not indicated