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Rhinitis in OSAHS (obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome)

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Managing rhinitis in people with OSAHS (Obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome)

  • assess people with nasal congestion and OSAHS for underlying allergic or vasomotor rhinitis
  • if rhinitis is diagnosed in people with OSAHS, offer initial treatment with:
    • topical nasal corticosteroids or antihistamines for allergic rhinitis or
    • topical nasal corticosteroids for vasomotor rhinitis
  • for people with OSAHS and persistent rhinitis, consider referral to an ear, nose and throat specialist if:
    • symptoms do not improve with initial treatment or
    • anatomical obstruction is suspected
  • be aware that:
    • rhinitis can affect people's tolerance to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) but changing from a nasal to an orofacial mask and adding humidification can help
    • CPAP can worsen or cause rhinitis and nasal congestion

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