Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis

Diseases of the ear, nose and throat Contents

Chronic hypertrophic rhinitis -sledstvie chronic catarrhal (simple) rhinitis. Usually it develops as a result of prolonged exposure to adverse factors (dust, gases, and other unsuitable climate.). The cause of the disease is often a chronic inflammation in the paranasal sinuses or adenoids. Characterized by the growth of connective tissue primarily in public places cavernous tissue (front and rear ends of the lower and middle turbinates).

Symptoms within. Permanent allocation and laying nose, heaviness in the head and a headache, decreased sense of smell. Most often affects the front and rear ends of the lower and middle shells. Color shells pale pink, sometimes with a bluish tint.

Treatment. In moderate hypertrophy of the lower shell sear TCA or chromic acid. In the absence of the effect of exercise galvanokaustiku. Very exaggerated portions of the mucous membrane are removed with scissors or a loop.