Rhinitis

Question 1

What is rhinitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the nasal mucosa

This condition leads to mucosal swelling and increased viscosity of nasal secretions.

Question 2

What are the effects of rhinitis on nasal secretions?

Answer 2

Increased volume and viscosity of nasal secretions (mucus)

This is a direct result of inflammation in the nasal mucosa.

Question 3

What are common causes of head fever?

Answer 3

Allergy, immune compromise, emotional stress, medications, diet

These factors can lead to viral, bacterial, or fungal infections.

Question 4

What triggers allergic rhinitis?

Answer 4

Pollen, spores, dust mites

Allergic rhinitis is often a response to environmental allergens.

Question 5

What role does IgE (antibodies) play in allergic rhinitis?

Answer 5

Stimulates mast cells to release histamine

Histamine release contributes to inflammation and symptoms of rhinitis.

Question 6

What is non-allergic rhinitis associated with?

Answer 6

Chemical irritants, environmental changes, lifestyle factors

This includes pollution, diet, drugs like NSAIDs, (non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) and stress.

Question 7

What is the etymology of the term ‘rhinitis’?

Answer 7

rhin- = nose, -itis = inflammation

The term describes inflammation occurring in the nasal area.

Question 8

What are the two types of rhinitis?

Answer 8

Acute and chronic

The classification depends on the duration and severity of the symptoms.