| Nonallergic rhinitis is a syndrome resulting from nasal | | | | Psychological and Emotional factors. |
| inflammation that encompasses several distinct | | | | Prolonged use of decongestant nasal drops or sprays. |
| diagnoses. Nonallergic rhinitis may be diagnosed by | | | | Exposure to irritants. |
| means of clinical evaluation or by means of allergen | | | | Symptoms of Nonallergic rhinitis |
| skin testing or radioallergosorbent testing. This type of | | | | Some sign and symptoms related to Nonallergic rhinitis |
| rhinitis is not as well understood. Although not triggered | | | | are as follows: |
| by allergy, the symptoms are often the same as seen | | | | Stuffy nose. |
| with allergic rhinitis. The symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis | | | | Congestion. |
| are similar to those of hay fever (allergic rhinitis), but no | | | | Mucus (phlegm) in the throat (postnasal drip). |
| allergy is involved. Nonallergic rhinitis affects | | | | Sneezing. |
| approximately 17 million people in the U.S.- both children | | | | Postnasal drainage. |
| and adults. The distinction between allergic and | | | | Itchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears. |
| nonallergic rhinitis can be difficult to distinguish clinically, | | | | Treatment of Nonallergic rhinitis |
| but the distinction may be important for prognosis and | | | | Here is list of the methods for treating Nonallergic |
| treatment decisions. Many symptoms of nonallergic | | | | rhinitis: |
| rhinitis are similar to allergic rhinitis, but are more chronic, | | | | Use an over-the-counter nasal saline spray or |
| occurring year-round, and are often worse in winter. | | | | homemade saltwater solution to flush the nose of |
| Irritants such as fumes, fresh newsprint, strong odors, | | | | irritants and help thin the mucus and soothe the |
| smoke and various types of dust may bring on | | | | membranes in your nose. |
| symptoms. A diagnosis of nonallergic rhinitis is made | | | | Antihistamines help to reduce the effects of histamine, |
| after an allergy cause is ruled out. This often requires | | | | which can decrease the symptoms of itching, |
| allergy skin or blood tests. A physical examination, | | | | sneezing, or runny nose. |
| allergy testing and a CT scan of the nose and sinuses | | | | Turbinate reduction is also used. |
| are often used to assess and diagnose the condition | | | | If your symptoms aren't easily controlled by |
| of nonallergic rhinitis. | | | | decongestants or antihistamines, your doctor may |
| Causes of Nonallergic rhinitis | | | | suggest a prescription corticosteroid nasal spray, such |
| The common causes and risk factor's of Nonallergic | | | | as budesonide (Rhinocort), fluticasone (Flonase), |
| rhinitis include the following: | | | | mometasone (Nasonex) or triamcinolone (Nasacort). |
| Blood vessels in your nose expanding (dilating), filling the | | | | Pseudoephedrine-containing drugs (Sudafed, Actifed, |
| nasal lining with blood and fluid. | | | | others) and phenylephrine. |
| Inflammation of the lining of the nose. | | | | Surgery has a limited role. |
| Smoke and other irritants. | | | | Juliet Cohen writes articles for diseases treatment and |
| Temperature or atmospheric changes. | | | | online health tips. |
| Alcohol. | | | | |