Acute nasopharyngitis
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Diagnosis of the disease and its treatment
After listening to the patient, the otolaryngologist sends him for a blood test. It is possible to refer the patient for allergy testing. The person recovers usually within two weeks. However, the disease must be treated, as complications can be very dangerous to health. Nasopharyngitis is treated depending on its origin. An allergic disease is treated by eliminating the allergen itself and drug therapy - antihistamines.
If the disease is infectious in nature, antibacterial therapy is prescribed. In this case, the doctor takes into account the pathogen itself. When body temperature rises, antipyretics are used. Vasoconstrictor drops are used for difficult nasal breathing. However, you should not overuse them, as addiction may occur or the mucous membrane may dry out. If the disease is infectious, the doctor may prescribe physical therapy and drink plenty of fluids.
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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.