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Vasomotor rhinitis is a non-allergic condition that causes a constant runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congestion.
See also:
Rhinitis - non-allergic; Idiopathic rhinitis
The exact cause of vasomotor rhinitis is unknown. It may be a hypersensitive response to a dry atmosphere, air pollutants, spicy foods, alcohol, strong emotions, or some medications. Vasomotor rhinitis is not caused by an infection or allergy.
Review Date: 09/06/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University
of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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