Question
Do I need to make an appointment to see a rhinitis specialist?
Answer
Allergic rhinitis is an allergic disease of the nasal mucosa and can lead to various complications, including symptoms such as purulent mucus. There is also a type triggered by non-specific stimuli, without specific allergens involved, and not an immune response process. However, its clinical presentation is similar to the aforementioned two types of allergic rhinitis. The stimuli can come from the external environment (physical, chemical), or from within the body (endocrine, psychological). Therefore, some consider it to be a type of allergic rhinitis. However, since there is no antigen-antibody reaction in the body, traditional treatments such as desensitization therapy, hormones, or immunotherapy may be limited in effectiveness. It is recommended that patients seek professional medical diagnosis and treatment to achieve the best treatment outcome.