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NON- ALLERGIC RHINITIS OVERVIEW: Non-Allergic Rhinitis involves chronic sneezing or having a congested, drippy nose with no apparent cause. This disease is both annoying and inconvenient. Contact Us Phone: (843) 863-1188 Fax: (843) 863-8286 Website: www.lowcountryent.com LOW COUNTRY ENT 2580 Tricom St. N. Charleston, SC 29406 _______________________________________________ Low Country ENT EAR, NOSE & THROAT · HEAD & NECK SURGERY · HEARING AIDS · BALANCE TESTING· ALLERGY TESTING & IMMUNOTHERAPY

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Page 1: 9 NON-Allergic Rhintis Brochure - Low Country ENTcause for your rhinitis, they’ll make a diagnosis of vasomotor rhinitis (non-allergic rhinitis) • Nonallergic rhinitis cannot be

NON-ALLERGICRHINITIS

OVERVIEW:

Non-AllergicRhinitisinvolveschronicsneezingorhavingacongested,drippynosewithnoapparentcause.Thisdiseaseisbothannoyingandinconvenient.

ContactUs

Phone:(843)863-1188Fax:(843)863-8286Website:www.lowcountryent.com

LOWCOUNTRYENT2580TricomSt.N.Charleston,SC

29406

_______________________________________________

LowCountryENTEAR,NOSE&THROAT·HEAD&NECKSURGERY·HEARINGAIDS·BALANCE

TESTING·ALLERGYTESTING&IMMUNOTHERAPY

Page 2: 9 NON-Allergic Rhintis Brochure - Low Country ENTcause for your rhinitis, they’ll make a diagnosis of vasomotor rhinitis (non-allergic rhinitis) • Nonallergic rhinitis cannot be

N o n a l l e r g i c r h i n i t i s (vasomotor

rhinitis) is a condition that causes chronic

sneezing, congestion, or runny nose. While

these symptoms are like those of allergic

rhinitis(hay fever), nonallergic rhinitis is

different because, unlike an allergy, it doesn’t

involve the immune system. An allergic reaction

occurs when the immune system overreacts to

an otherwise harmless substance known as an

allergen.

S y m p t o m s Airborne pollutants or odors, certain foods or beverages, some medications, changes in the weather or underlying chronic health problems can all trigger symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis. These symptoms can come and go, or be constant.

T h e m o s t c o m m o n s y m p t o m s o f n o n a l l e r g i c r h i n i t i s a r e :

• Stuffy nose

• Runny nose

• Sneezing

• Postnasal drip

• Unlike the allergic form, nonallergic rhinitis rarely causes itchy nose, eyes or throat.

D i a g n o s i s a n d T r e a t m e n t It is important to have an accurate diagnosis so you can manage your condition appropriately. Because the symptoms are so similar.

• Your doctor can diagnose non-allergic rhinitis after ruling out other causes of your symptoms.

• If you have symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis, your doctor will first perform tests to see if an allergy or other health problem is causing your rhinitis. To determine if you have an allergy, your doctor may order a skin test to identify allergies you have, or a blood test.

• Your doctor may also order tests to see if you have any sinus problems that may be causing your rhinitis. Tests may include a nasal endoscope to look inside your nose or a CT scan of your sinuses.

• If your doctor can’t find any underlying cause for your rhinitis, they’ll make a diagnosis of vasomotor rhinitis (non-allergic rhinitis)

• Nonallergic rhinitis cannot be cured, but many people find

• relief by avoiding triggers, using a s a l i n e r i n s e s o l u t i o n or by

taking over-the-counter or prescription

medications.

T r i g g e r s o f p e r s i s t e n t n o n -a l l e r g i c r h i n i t i s

• Irritation of the nose by smoke, strong smells, fumes, chemicals, changes in temperature or humidity.

• Hormonal changes during pregnancy and puberty, which can sometimes cause nose symptoms.

• Food and drink – mainly hot, spicy food, or alcohol. Sensitivity to certain food coloring or preservatives may be a cause.

• Emotion such as stress or sexual arousal can sometimes affect the nose.

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