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RHINITIS - NONALLERGIC
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Nonallergic rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal lining membranes without any immunoglobulin E mediation, as documented by allergen skin testing.
Major signs and symptoms include nasal itching, watery rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction/congestion, sneezing and postnasal drainage.
Symptoms can reverse spontaneously with or without treatment.

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Definition

Rhinitis:  

  • Inflammation of the nasal lining membranes

Nonallergic Rhinitis

  • Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is a diagnosis of rhinitis without any immunoglobulin E (IgE) mediation, as documented by allergen skin testing or radioallergosorbent testing (RAST)
  • More commonly affects female adult population

Signs and Symptoms

Major Signs and Symptoms (presence of ≥1):
  • Nasal obstruction/congestion 
  • Nasal itching
  • Sneezing 
  • Watery rhinorrhea
  • Postnasal drainage
Other Signs and Symptoms:
  • Headache
  • Conjunctival symptoms, eye pruritus
  • Impaired smell
  • Morning cough
Symptoms can reverse spontaneously with or without treatment
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