Rhinology

In simple terms, this means "inflammation of the nose". It can be caused by infections (like a flu virus), allergies (such as grass or pollen), chemicals (pollutants from factories, but also cigarette smoke) or even things like temperature and humidity. Typical complaints which you may have, are a blocked nose, itching and sneezing or a postnasal discharge (often referred to as a "sinus drip"). ​ Treatment is mainly with various forms of medication. Your ENT specialist will be able to advise you on the best forms of medication for your specific need. He will also be able to see if there are any other contributing factors, such as a skew nasal septum blocking one side of the nose.