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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Is Rhinitis

Health Encyclopedia: Vasomotor Rhinitis

Definition

Vasomotor rhinitis is a non-allergic condition that causes a constant runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion.

See also: Rhinitis


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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Expert & Community Posts

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Runny Nose May Increase Your Risk Of Developing Asthma
By Fred Little , Health Expert

...discuss some recent findings on the association with "rhinitis" - inflammation of the nasal... Read more »

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Seasonal Allergies and ADHD
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...skin prick test results consistent with allergic rhinitis. Nasal obstruction and other symptoms... Read more »

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Another Explanation for Atopic Dermatitis
By healthgal , Health Expert

...especially if you also typically suffer from allergic rhinitis (associated with pollen... Read more »

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Three Allergy Medications That May Solve Your Runny Nose Problem
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) affects about 30 million people in America and has increased in... Read more »

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Are You Prepared for the Spring Allergy Season?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

People with seasonal allergies often forget about their plight over the winter months. Before they... Read more »

Health Guide

Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
...of complaints of chronic nasal blockage. The patient suspected his problem was hay fever (allergic rhinitis). During the interview, he revealed that a year ago he began to have trouble sleeping... Read more »
Vasomotor rhinitis
Rhinitis - non-allergic; Idiopathic rhinitis Symptoms Runny nose Sneezing Watery nasal drainage (rhinorrhea) Blood vessel congestion of the mucous... Read more »
Singulair Suicide Risk Analysis
...of the so-called anti-leukotriene class that is used for control of symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It was initially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read more »
Vasomotor rhinitis
Rhinitis - non-allergic; Idiopathic rhinitis Treatment The primary treatment is avoidance of the trigger. In some cases, medications, such as antihistamines or... Read more »
Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis): Allergy Symptoms
...to ragweed is commonly referred to as "hay fever," and allergists tend to refer to it as "allergic rhinitis."Allergic rhinitis can either follow a persistent pattern where it affects people... Read more »

Medications

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...seasonal allergy symptoms and allergic nasal conditions (rhinitis) such as runny nose, sneezing,... Read more »

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...symptoms of seasonal and allergic nasal conditions (rhinitis) such as runny nose, sneezing, and... Read more »

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...(bronchospasm). This medication is also used to treat allergic rhinitis, also known as allergies... Read more »

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