is rhinitis communicable?
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Not really Rhinitis is basically the swelling of the lining of the sinus passages, it's very common, but not transmittable as a disease itself.
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There is no proof for such possibility. The virus has a very weak environmental susceptibility and is not able to be transmitted via contaminated surfaces. Modes of transmission are sexual, vertical, blood or blood components transfusion, broken skin+infected blood and contaminated needles used by injection drug users.\nThe disease is diagnosed when an opportunistic infection e.g. P Cranii P or malignancy e.g. K. Sarcoma are detected, HIV antibodies in the blood and the increased numbers of T cells in the blood.
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allergies are a response to allergens (ie pollen, pet dander etc.). In response to allergens, your allergies are cause by the bodys release of histamines. Some allergies can be acquired over time or indicative immediately after exposure to an allergen. \n\nAllergens are typically caused non-living factors like food, medicine, pet dander and not by living factors like bacteria or viruses. Bacteria and Viruses are classified as "infections" and not allergies.\n\nIf your coworker has a cold, then yes you can get that. It's caused by a virus that can be spread in mucous and water droplets from the lungs, but if its only allergies you are completely fine!\n\n[edit]\n\nIn regards to Germacidal's post...\n\nYou can receive an infection secondary to an allergy, but the allergy it self is not the cause. To receive an infection, you must come in contact with a bacterium or viron that successfully penetrates into your body.\n\nSecondly, just because you have a severe allergy to plant pollen or other airborne allergens does not indicate your likeliness to get an infection. \n\nBe sure to wash your hands often especially before eating and drinking. This should decrease your chances of contracting an infection...
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not really an answer but is there a chance he's put something in his nose, like vicks vapor rub?? if he's done this, he needs to see a doctor asap because it can cause respiratory problems if ingested.
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Yes tuberculosis is highly contagious. I think your question was to the effect that if a person with TB was at a place and left, and then later you show up could you get it. The answer to that is no. It is spread by respiratory droplets. So if say you were talking or near someone with TB and they coughed, sang, whistled, yelled or even just spoke you could stand the chance of being exposed to the TB bacteria. More people have been exposed to the TB bacteria than at any other time in history. Very scary.
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Severe congestion that has been on-going for 12 months is most likely to be from allergies.  There are quite a few agents: anti-histamines both drowsey and non-drowsey types, decongestants (pseudoephedrine, atrovent), mast cell stablizers, and steriod nasal sprays (there may be others I am not thinking of) can all be used and have varying sucess depending on the person.  Sometimes combinations of medications are used.  \n\nYou may also want to try to isolate what might be causing your allergies.  Pet dander, down comforter, food allergy or some other thing you have contact with every day may be worsening your symptoms.  Of course avoiding contact will help.  It doesn't matter if you didn't used to have an allergy to X, allergies can develop over time.     \n\nUsually this is a condition your primary care provider can address.  If doctors finds on physical exam that you have developed a nasal polyp (a growth on the muscous membrane inside your nose from allergies) then a referral to a specialist is warranted - otherwise this is routine business for any family doctor or midlevel provider.  \n\nI have seen water rinse devices for rinsing your nose/sinuses advertised, but I don't know of any patient who have severe symptoms who achieved relief with the device...save your money.
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Quite a lot of people have bad allergies (to things like dust, pollen, and animal dander). Also, influenza is easily passed around, simply by being around a sick person's sneeze, or touching a faucet in a public bathroom (This applies to seasonal colds as well).
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Sneezing is defensive act by the nose to bring out any foreign body-ouside elements- outside.  So it should not be stopped.
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When we are sick, our body is full of germs which may be viruses or bacteria. Our body has an internal mechanism of overcoming this sickness by expelling out the germs. It tries to do this by throwing out the germs through the nose or the mouth causing us to sneeze. Everyone is familiar with the stuffy nose, sore throat, and cough from a common cold. This section focuses on symptoms similar to a runny nose; see also other sections on sore throat, cough, and headache. For comparison see the list of conditions with flu-like symptoms. \nAlthough a cold or other upper respiratory infection is most common, there are several other possibilities. This list includes flu, allergic rhinitis (either perennial rhinitis or seasonal rhinitis), chronic rhinitis, sinusitis, otisis media, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Cold-like symptoms can also be the start of other conditions such as whooping cough, measles, mumps, or mononucleosis. \n\nWhat causes Cold-like symptoms: \n\nPossible causes of symptom: Cold-like symptoms (16 conditions) \nMedical conditions causing symptom: Cold-like symptoms (38 conditions) \nMedical conditions causing complication: Cold-like symptoms (1 conditions) \nMedical articles on signs and symptoms: \nThese general medical articles may be of interest: \nMedical Symptom Books \nMedical Diagnosis Books \nSymptoms of the Silent Killer Diseases \nSymptoms and Medical Malpractice \nMedical mistakes and their rates, causes and prevention \nDeaths and sudden death \n\nTypes of Cold-like symptoms:\nrunny nose (33), stuffed nose (33), sneezing (16) \nSymptoms related to Cold-like symptoms: respiratory symptoms (186), lung symptoms (136), fever (311), flu-like symptoms (44), sore throat (66), cough (99) \nSymptoms:\nsymptom center, symptom list, symptom descriptions, all symptoms \nPossible causes of symptom: Cold-like symptoms: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Cold-like symptoms as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. \n\nCommon cold \nFlu \nParainfluenza \nRespiratory syncytial virus \nAllergies \nAllergic reaction (type of Adverse reaction) \nHay fever \nAllergic rhinitis \nWhooping cough \nSinusitis \nNasal polyps \nNasal foreign body \nNasal tumor \nBrain injury - causing nasal leakage of CSF \nOther causes of runny nose \nstuffy nose or cold-like symptoms \n\n\nConditions listing symptoms: Cold-like symptoms:\nThe following list of conditions have 'Cold-like symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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The solution always begins with a diagnosis and in your case there are a number of possibilities.  To dry nasal secretions consider an anti histamine such as loratadine (Claritin).  This runs the risk of causing the secretions to be too thick would could lead to a sinus infection.  Indeed - you may have a sinus infection in which case you will require a quinolone antibiotic.  The most effective treatment for drainage in the absence of an infection is a prescription corticosteroid nasal spray.
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Allergic Rhinits, is an allergy in the nose that causes too much sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes.\n\nBut do not worry, there are already medicines that are available over the counter. These are anti-histamines. It would really help ease the sneezing in you.
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NEVER sniff! Only blow! That is the KEY. All you can do is lessen the symptoms, not eliminate them. Blowing stuff out gets rid of it for good. Sniffing it only tucks it back up there, each time gathering more bacteria, making your more congested, causing post nasal drip which can cause a secondary infection like a sore throat or a sinus infection, ONLY to return and be sniffed AGAIN. You will probably never get them if you blow instead of sniffing. Best tip a doctor ever gave me.
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If the discharge from your nose is crystal clear, it's probably allergies.  If its yellowish, it could be a cold.  If it is allergies it could be from either outside(the weeds) or inside(are there any new carpets?)
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strap throat, a contagious disease but curable
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This is due to your bodies own response to the allergens, dirt, and dust in the air.  The more that you are exposed to--the more your nose has to "evacuate" through the production of nasal secretions (i.e. boogers).  \n\nThere are little hairs in your  nose called cilia that gather all the dust and dirt etc. (sort of like being swept together like a broom) and these particles are what make up the secretions, along with mucous your body produces to lubricate your nasal passage.  If you have a cold or sinus infection, your body is working overtime to evacuate that from your body as well--hence, major boogers!! :<
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no. It is genetic. It is not caused by any communicable germs, etc. It usually starts in childhood. It can go away on its own.\n\ntry the national alopecia foundation to learn more.
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lots of things.  Allergies, sinusitis, post nasal drip, along with reflux and heartburn