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Components and Uses of Nasal Sprays for Rhinitis

Nasal sprays for rhinitis typically contain anti-allergic, anti-infective, hormonal, and anesthetic components. They can alleviate discomfort caused by rhinitis, but patients should use these sprays under the guidance of a physician. Here are the details:

1. Anti-Allergic Components

Common examples include azelastine hydrochloride nasal spray, cromoglicate sodium aerosol, and levocabastine hydrochloride nasal spray. These inhibit histamine release, reducing inflammation in nasal mucosa. They are primarily used for allergic rhinitis and can also alleviate symptoms such as nasal itching, sneezing, and runny nose caused by other allergic diseases.

2. Anti-Infective Components

Including levofloxacin hydrochloride and sodium chloride injection, penicillin sodium for injection, and cefixime injection. These eliminate bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, thereby eliminating inflammation in the nasal cavity. They are primarily used for respiratory infections, such as acute rhinitis and acute exacerbations of chronic rhinitis.

3. Hormonal Components

Common examples are budesonide nasal spray, fluticasone propionate nasal spray, and mometasone furoate nasal spray. As hormonal medications, they have anti-inflammatory effects, inhibiting the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens, thereby reducing inflammation in nasal mucosa. They are used for allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, and sinusitis.

4. Anesthetic Components

Such as lidocaine hydrochloride injection, which is a local anesthetic. It inhibits neural impulse conduction, thus alleviating discomfort caused by rhinitis.

It is recommended that patients use these sprays under the supervision of a physician and avoid self-medication. If local itching, pain, skin rashes, or other discomfort occurs after medication, it is advised to seek immediate medical attention from the otolaryngology department for examination and diagnosis.