Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, happens when you breathe in something to which you are allergic, and the inside of your nose becomes inflamed and swollen. Sinusitis is an inflammation of the lining inside the sinuses which can be acute or chronic.
Can rhinitis turn into sinusitis?
Allergic rhinitis can lead to sinusitis. This happens when swollen or blocked nasal passages promote bacterial growth and lead to infection.
How do you treat sinusitis and rhinitis?
Treatment
- Saline nasal sprays. Use an over-the-counter nasal saline spray or homemade saltwater solution to flush the nose of irritants and help thin the mucus and soothe the membranes in your nose.
- Corticosteroid nasal sprays. ...
- Antihistamine nasal sprays. ...
- Anti-drip anticholinergic nasal sprays. ...
- Decongestants.
