Rhinitis
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| ICD-10 | J00., J30., J31.0 |
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| ICD-9 | 472.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 26380 |
| MeSH | D012220 |
Rhinitis is the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of the nose. The primary symptom of rhinitis is a runny nose. It is caused by chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants. The inflammation results in excessive mucous production producing a runny nose, nasal congestion and post-nasal drip.According to recent studies completed in the United States, more than fifty millon Americans are current sufferers. Rhinitis has also been found to affect more than just the nose, throat, and eyes. It has been associated with sleeping problems, problems with the ears, and even been linked to learning problems.
Rhinitis is caused by an increase in histamine. This increase is likely caused by airborne allergens. These allergens may affect an individual's nose, throat, or eyes and cause an increase in fluid production within these areas.
There are two types of Rhinitis that the general population may suffer from. Those types include Allergic Rhinitis and Nonallergic Rhinitis. Rhinitis is considered IgE-mediated when the sufferer is classified as have allergic rhinitis.
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[edit] Types
ICD-10 codes are provided for the major types of rhinitis:
- (J00) Rhinitis is first usually divided into acute or chronic, with acute rhinitis classified with the common cold.
- (J30.0) Vasomotor rhinitis is non-allergic, and thought to be due to nerve disorders.
- (J30.1-J30.4) Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common allergies. It can be seasonal as some who are affected suffer during seasons of extreme pollen production. It can be caused by outdoor agents such as pollen (pollen allergy is called hay fever).
- (J30.1-J30.4) Allergic Rhinitis is also perennial as those who are affected suffer throughout the entire year. It is caused by house dust mites, indoor mold etc.
- (J31) Chronic rhinitis
- (A50) When rhinitis is due to congenital syphilis, it is called "snuffles".
[edit] Treatment
Current treatments include
- Antihistamine pills and sprays
- Leukotriene antagonists
- Nasal corticosteroid sprays
- Decongestant pills or sprays
- Allergen immunotherapy
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