What should I do if my nasal cavity is red, swollen and congested

Nasal redness, swelling and congestion may be caused by rhinitis, so we should pay attention to the correct treatment of rhinitis. We should distinguish the symptoms of rhinitis from those of colds. Don’t make wrong judgments, which will delay the treatment of the disease and cause greater impact.

1. The symptoms of rhinitis are similar to those of a cold, so in the beginning, many people treat it as a cold. In some cases, the condition may actually improve or even be cured, but in other cases it is very easy to recur. At this time, we should be prepared to receive timely treatment and not delay the disease to avoid causing greater harm. Experts say that in many cases, rhinitis may even cause serious diseases such as heart disease, meningitis, and deafness, and the adverse effects on children are even greater.

2. Among the symptoms of rhinitis, the first to appear is congestion and edema inside the nose. This phenomenon causes patients to frequently experience nasal congestion and clear nasal discharge. Some people may also experience symptoms such as sore throat and cough. In such cases, you should be alert to whether it is rhinitis that is causing the problem.

3. The weather is cold now and the air is very dry. In this season, patients with rhinitis need to pay special attention. This situation can further aggravate the symptoms of rhinitis, especially when it is cold outdoors. The nasal congestion of this disease usually occurs at intervals. The symptoms are milder during the day or when the weather is warm; but at night or in cold weather, the symptoms will be significantly aggravated. Patients often cannot sleep well at night and have to breathe through their mouths. Experts suggest that patients can try sleeping on their side. In this position, the upper nasal cavity will be more ventilated, relieving the patient's pain.