Some rhinitis medications are cooling in nature, while others are warming. The choice depends on the type of rhinitis and the patient's constitution. It is recommended that patients use medications under the guidance of a doctor to avoid aggravating rhinitis symptoms and affecting their health.
1. Cooling Medications:
Such as vasoconstrictor rhinitis drugs, including ephedrine hydrochloride nasal drops and oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal drops. Due to their cooling ingredients, they may cause adverse reactions like increased heart rate and palpitations after use. Long-term use may also lead to vasoconstriction of nasal mucosa, causing discomforts like pale mucosa, dry mouth, and dry throat. Patients with weaker constitutions may also experience gastrointestinal reactions.
2. Warming Medications:
Like furosemide nasal drops, which have vasoconstrictive effects and can be used to treat nasal congestion caused by rhinitis and other nasal diseases. They may cause adverse reactions such as nasal dryness, pain, and burning sensation. Some patients with allergic constitutions may experience allergic reactions, manifested as rashes, itching, and other symptoms.
3. Mild Medications:
For example, budesonide nasal spray, which is used to treat symptoms like rhinorrhea and sneezing caused by rhinitis. It is a relatively mild medication with no significant adverse reactions. Patients with good constitution and strong tolerance will not experience discomfort after use.
4. Weak Medications:
Such as triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray, which have minimal irritation to nasal mucosa and generally do not cause discomforts like nasal dryness, pain, or itching after use. Regardless of the type of rhinitis medication, it should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Patients should not adjust the dosage or extend the duration of medication without authorization to avoid affecting treatment outcomes. If other discomforts occur during medication, patients should communicate with their doctors promptly and discontinue medication if necessary.