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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
- Nasal obstruction/congestion
- Nasal itching
- Sneezing
- Watery rhinorrhea
- Postnasal drainage
- Headache
- Conjunctival symptoms, eye pruritus
- Impaired smell
- Morning cough