By ULY CLINIC

 

Acute Rhinitis

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Introduction

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

 

Non-Pharmacological Treatment

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• Bed rest& warm drinks

 

Pharmacological Treatment

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• Ephedrine nasal drops (1% for adults and 0.5% for children) 1–2 drops into each nostril 6 hourly for not more than 5 days 

 

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

 

Updated on, 30.10.2020

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References

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1. STG