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Rhinitis%20-%20nonallergic Patient Education
Patient Education
- Provide general information about the disease & available treatments
- Manage patient’s expectations from therapy & explain that a complete cure may not be possible
- Provide educational materials as necessary
- Educate patient about the proper use of medications & possible side effects
- Concomitant medications should also be reviewed to determine if the patient is taking drugs that may cause oral or nasal dryness
- Lifestyle modifications such as proper hygiene & regular nasal rinsing
- Good personal hygiene may minimize the risk of exposure to triggers (eg viruses, environmental irritants)
- Nasal rinsing when done properly may assist in the absorption of nasal medications; See Nasal Saline Irrigation in the Pharmacotherapy section
- Educate patient about the complications of rhinitis (eg otitis media & chronic sinusitis)
