Rhinitis is a condition that involves a constant runny nose,
sneezing, and nasal stuffiness. When these symptoms are not
caused by hay fever or allergies, the condition is called non-
allergic rhinitis. One type of non-allergic rhinitis is called
vasomotor rhinitis. Rhinitis - nonallergic; Idiopathic rhinitis;
Nonallergic rhinitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Vasomotor rhinitis 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
- Certain medications - Spicy foods - Strong emotions - Runny
nose - Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) - Watery nasal drainage
(rhinorrhea ) Signs and tests: The doctor will ask you about
your symptoms, when they occur, and what seems to trigger them.
You will also be asked about your home and work environment. The
doctor may look inside your nose and see that the tissues lining
the nose are swollen due to inflamed blood vessels. Allergy skin
tests may be done