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Rhinitis: Congestion
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Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal mucosa. Associated clinical symptoms include excessive mucus production, congestion, sneezing paroxysm, watery eyes, and nasal and ocular pruritus. The differential diagnosis of rhinitis is extensive
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According to an analysis of pooled data from four clinical studies presented at the meeting, NASONEX(R) (mometasone furoate monohydrate) provides effective relief of nasal congestion associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis. The data demonstrated that even patients with the most severe congestion saw significant improvement in their nasal congestion while taking NASONEX.
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If the congestion becomes severe or other changes occur that irritate the nasal passage, rhinitis develops. To be diagnosed with rhinitis, the patient must experience at least two of the following symptoms for an hour or more on most days:
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Vasomotor rhinitis is characterized by prominent symptoms of nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, and congestion. These symptoms are excessive at times and are exacerbated by certain odors (e.g., perfumes, cigarette smoke, paint fumes, inks); alcohol; spicy foods; emotions; and environmental factors such as temperature, barometric pressure changes, and bright lights.
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