Chronic Rhinitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Rhinitis, or inflammation of the inner lining of the nose, becomes chronic when it lasts more than 12 weeks. Causes range from allergies and asthma to pregnancy and medications.Rhinitis is the medical term for inflammation of the inner lining of the nose. Chronic nasal inflammation lasts over a long period of time, typically longer than 12 weeks. It’s different from acute rhinitis, which lasts a few days or up to 4 weeks before going away.Most often, allergies cause chronic rhinitis. But there are several other causes unrelated to allergies, including:pregnancymedicationsirritants in the airsmokingother medical conditions like asthma or chronic sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses)gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)Nonallergic rhinitis can also occur without the presence of a known allergen or infection. Allergic vs. nonallergic rhinitisMedical professionals usually categorize chronic rhinitis into two main groups depending on the underlying cause:Allergic rhinitis: Also known as...