Chronic Rhinitis

• Chronic rhinitis is rhinitis that lasts for a long time, rather than acute rhinitis that may occur with a cold and then go away.
  
  

Symptoms

• Possible symptoms of rhinitis include nasal congestion, sometimes with thick yellow or green discharge; postnasal drip; bad breath; irritating dry cough and pressure; and tenderness or pain above the eyebrows and above the upper, side teeth.
  
  

Diagnosis

• According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, a rhinitis diagnosis requires that you experience at least two of the following symptoms for an hour or more on most days: runny nose, nasal congestion, nasal itching or sneezing.
  
  

Causes

• Allergies are the most common cause of chronic rhinitis, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Other causes include structural problems, such as a deviated septum, or chronic infections.
  
  

Treatment

• According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, treatment depends on many factors, including the underlying cause, and may include avoiding allergens, a variety of medications, nasal saline wash, or surgery to correct structural problems.