Vasomotor rhinitis

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Nasal mucosa

Overview

Symptoms

Treatment

Prevention

Vasomotor rhinitis

Definition:

Vasomotor rhinitis is a non-allergic condition that causes a constant runny nose, sneezing, and nasal congenstion.

See also: Rhinitis

Alternative Names:

Rhinitis - non-allergic; Idiopathic rhinitis

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

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.

References:

Lal D, Corey JP. Vasomotor rhinitis update. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2004 Jun;12(3):243-7.

Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000:1279-1280.

Dykewicz MS. Rhinitis and sinusitis. J Allergy Clin Immunol. Feb. 2003; 111(2 Suppl): S520-9.

Review Date: 9/6/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. editorial. Previously reviewed by Kevin Fung, M.D., FRCS(C), Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2004 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.