Vasomotor rhinitis
Alternative Names
Rhinitis - nonallergic; Idiopathic rhinitis; Nonallergic rhinitis
Treatment
The primary treatment is simply avoiding the things that trigger your symptoms.
In some cases, decongestants or a nasal spray containing an antihistamine may help. Corticosteroid nasal sprays may be useful for some forms of vasomotor rhinitis.
Support Groups
Expectations (prognosis)
Complications
Calling your health care provider
Review Date: 05/25/2009
Reviewed By: Stuart I. Henochowicz, MD, FACP, Associate Clinical Professor of
Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology,
Georgetown University Medical School. Also reviewed by David Zieve,
MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the
American Accreditation HealthCare Commission
(
www.urac.org).