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Vasomotor rhinitis

Alternative Names: Rhinitis, non-allergic; Idiopathic rhinitis Treatment: The primary treatment is avoidance of the trigger. In some cases, medications, such as antihistamines or decongestants, may be prescribed. Intranasal corticosteroids are usually reserved for allergic rhinitis, but may be useful for some forms of vasomotor rhinitis. References: Text Continues Below 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.

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