Rhinitis

Rhinitis is ongoing inflammation inside the nose that causes congestion, drainage, and pressure that can outlast a typical cold by weeks or months. Here's how it develops and what to look for.

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How It Happens

Step by Step

A quick walkthrough of what's actually going on, so the treatment makes sense too.

1
Trigger contact. Allergens, irritants, smoke, or sudden weather and temperature changes reach the lining of the nose.
2
The lining reacts. Blood vessels inside the nose swell and mucus-producing glands go into overdrive.
3
The airway narrows. Swollen tissue takes up space inside the nasal passage, making it harder to breathe through the nose.
4
A chronic cycle sets in. Without treatment, the irritated lining stays reactive, so symptoms keep returning even after the original trigger is gone.

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Signs to Watch For

Common Symptoms

A constant runny or stuffy nose that doesn't clear up like a typical cold.
Post-nasal drip that won't quit, especially at night.
Repeated sneezing episodes throughout the day.
Pressure that lingers for weeks, not just a few days.

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Allergic vs. Non-Allergic

Rhinitis can be allergic (triggered by pollen, dust, or pet dander) or non-allergic (triggered by weather changes, strong smells, or irritants, with no allergy involved at all). Telling the two apart changes the treatment plan.

Treatment Path

Care usually starts with medication and identifying triggers. When symptoms persist despite that, in-office options like ClariFix and RhinAer target the nerves behind chronic rhinitis symptoms directly, often in a single visit.

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Rhinitis

Step by Step

Common Symptoms

Allergic vs. Non-Allergic

Treatment Path

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