Nonallergic Rhinopathy Overview
Learn About Nonallergic Rhinopathy
Rhinitis is a condition that includes a runny nose, sneezing, and nasal stuffiness. When environmental allergies (such as hayfever) or a cold are not causing these symptoms, the condition is called nonallergic rhinitis. One type of nonallergic rhinitis is called nonallergic rhinopathy. This condition used to be known as vasomotor rhinitis.
Rhinitis - nonallergic; Idiopathic rhinitis; Nonallergic rhinitis; Vasomotor rhinitis; Irritant rhinitis
Nonallergic rhinopathy is not caused by an infection or allergy. The exact cause is unknown. Symptoms are triggered by something that irritates the nose, such as:
- A dry atmosphere
- Air pollution
- Alcohol
- Certain medicines
- Spicy foods, and in some cases, while eating in general
- Strong emotions
- Strong odors, such as perfumes, cleaning products (especially bleach) among others
Symptoms include:
- Runny nose
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Sneezing
- Watery nasal drainage
The main treatment is simply avoiding the things that trigger your symptoms.
Ask your provider if decongestants or nasal sprays containing an antihistamine are right for you. Corticosteroid nasal sprays may be useful for some forms of nonallergic rhinopathy.
Matthew Wilson is an Allergy and Immunologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Wilson and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonallergic Rhinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Sinusitis, Hives, Allergic Rhinitis, and Primary T Cell Immunodeficiency. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.
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Jon Brinkman is a Plastic Surgeon and an Otolaryngologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Brinkman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonallergic Rhinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Jones Syndrome, DFNB1, Otitis, and Myringotomy. Dr. Brinkman is currently accepting new patients.
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Gregory Baker is an Otolaryngologist in Ashland, Kentucky. Dr. Baker and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nonallergic Rhinopathy. His top areas of expertise are Ruptured Eardrum, Otitis, TMJ Disorders, and Thyroid Nodule. Dr. Baker is currently accepting new patients.
Contact your provider if you think you have symptoms of nonallergic rhinopathy.
Published Date: May 07, 2023
Published By: Stuart I. Henochowicz, MD, FACP, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, Georgetown University Medical School, Washington, DC. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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