I have persistent rhinitis since I was a kid. Only two things I've tried so far help:
Afrin, which of course you can't use often due to rebound congestion but it's nice to get the occasional break.
Secondly, holding my nose shut then blowing hard against it, as if to pop your ears. For some reason this clears my airways for about 20-30 seconds which is enough to at least blow my nose.
Steroids, surgery (tonsils + adenoids) and sinus irrigation have not fixed it, but antihistamines do help a little.
Besides my nasal passages, inflammation is also noted in my eyes and gums by opticians and dentists respectively.
Speaking about inflammation in the gums, I feel like I get that too. Like sometimes the gums around my teeth taste kinda metallic or "raw" is the best way to describe it. I also get super itchy all over my body if I don't take an allergy pill at least once a week or so.
I have persistent rhinitis since I was a kid. Only two things I've tried so far help:
Afrin, which of course you can't use often due to rebound congestion but it's nice to get the occasional break.
Secondly, holding my nose shut then blowing hard against it, as if to pop your ears. For some reason this clears my airways for about 20-30 seconds which is enough to at least blow my nose.
Steroids, surgery (tonsils + adenoids) and sinus irrigation have not fixed it, but antihistamines do help a little.
Besides my nasal passages, inflammation is also noted in my eyes and gums by opticians and dentists respectively.