A burning sensation appears in the nasopharynx, the patient is constantly under the influence of unpleasant sensations. The nose feels dry, breathing through the nose becomes significantly more difficult. The sense of smell is impaired, the person cannot distinguish odors. Headaches may be felt in the back of the head. The patient's appearance has characteristic signs: the nose becomes red and swollen, the lips dry out, the skin becomes pale, the eyes are wet, breathing is through the mouth. As for body temperature, it can be normal - 36.6. There are three phases of acute nasopharyngitis:
- The first phase is characterized by dryness in the nose, a strong burning sensation is felt
- The sense of smell deteriorates. Sputum is produced
- A certain kind of discharge appears. This phase begins seven days after the first phase appears
Acute nasopharyngitis can be allergic or infectious. Rhinovirus is considered the most common cause of this disease. But nasopharyngitis can also be a consequence of a certain allergy. The disease can be caused not only by viruses, but also by fungi and bacteria. Even plant pollen or animal dander can cause the disease. Allergic nasopharyngitis most often occurs in children.
What are the signs of the disease
A burning sensation appears in the nasopharynx, the patient is constantly under the influence of unpleasant sensations. The nose feels dry, breathing through the nose becomes significantly more difficult. The sense of smell is impaired, the person cannot distinguish odors. Headaches may be felt in the back of the head. The patient's appearance has characteristic signs: the nose becomes red and swollen, the lips dry out, the skin becomes pale, the eyes are wet, breathing is through the mouth. As for body temperature, it can be normal - 36.6. There are three phases of acute nasopharyngitis:
Acute nasopharyngitis can be allergic or infectious. Rhinovirus is considered the most common cause of this disease. But nasopharyngitis can also be a consequence of a certain allergy. The disease can be caused not only by viruses, but also by fungi and bacteria. Even plant pollen or animal dander can cause the disease. Allergic nasopharyngitis most often occurs in children.