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Rhinitis causes the inside of the nose to become swollen and inflamed, resulting in cold-like symptoms<\/a> such as itchiness, congestion, runny nose and sneezing. While rhinitis can be caused by an allergy, many cases are not \u2013 this is referred to as nonallergic rhinitis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the symptoms of nonallergic\nrhinitis and allergic rhinitis are similar, their causes and corresponding\ntreatments are different. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of Nonallergic Rhinitis  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are four types of nonallergic rhinitis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infectious Rhinitis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Infectious rhinitis, also called\nviral rhinitis, is caused by an infection such as the cold or flu. It causes\nthe lining of the nose and throat to become inflamed, triggering mucus\nproduction, sneezing and a runny nose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vasomotor Rhinitis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vasomotor rhinitis occurs when the\nblood vessels of the nose are too sensitive, causing abnormal nerve control and\ninflammation. Typically the blood vessels in the nose contract and expand to\nhelp the flow of mucus; when they are oversensitive, environmental triggers cause\nthem to dilate, resulting in congestion and overproduction of mucus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental triggers, different\nfrom allergens, include chemical irritants, perfume, paint fumes, smoke,\nalcohol consumption, spicy foods, stress and change in humidity or temperature.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atrophic Rhinitis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Atrophic rhinitis is caused by\nturbinate tissue becoming thinner and harder, resulting in wider, drier nasal\npassages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turbinate tissues cover the three\nridges of bone inside the nose; their purpose is to keep the inside of the nose\nmoist, protect against bacteria, regulate air pressure and provide sense of\nsmell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinner turbinate tissue means it is\neasier for bacteria to grow in the nasal cavity, increasing risk of\ninfection.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rhinitis Medicamentosa <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Rhinitis medicamentosa is caused by\ndrug use, including overuse of nasal decongestants, beta blockers, aspirin or\ncocaine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment of Nonallergic Rhinitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most cases of nonallergic rhinitis clear up on their own. However, nasal decongestions, used properly,<\/a> may help reduce swelling and stuffiness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some solutions to reduce symptoms\ninclude: <\/p>\n\n\n\n