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