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Health Encyclopedia: Vasomotor Rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis is a non-allergic condition that causes a constant runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion.
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Alternative Names
Rhinitis - non-allergic; Idiopathic rhinitis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The exact cause of vasomotor rhinitis is unknown. Itmay be a hypersensitive response to a dry atmosphere, air pollutants, spicy foods, alcohol, strong emotions, or some medications. Vasomotor rhinitis is not caused by aninfecti...
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