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Rhinitis: Non-Allergic Rhinitis
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Nasal ipratropium (Atrovent nasal®) works to dry up nasal secretions, and is indicated at treating allergic rhinitis, non-allergic rhinitis and symptoms of the common cold. It works great at treating a “drippy nose”, but will not treat nasal itching or nasal congestion symptoms. Side effects are mild and typically include local nasal irritation and dryness.
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Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane is called rhinitis. The symptoms include sneezing and runny and/or itchy nose, caused by irritation and congestion in the nose. There are two types: allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis.
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Non-allergic rhinitis can ... sometimes be caused by eating spicy food, or as a side-effect of certain medications, such as aspirin, or beta-blockers. It can also occur as a result of imbalances in the hormonal system caused by pregnancy, puberty, or an over-active thyroid gland.
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If rhinitis is caused by non-allergic conditions, particularly if there are accompanying symptoms indicating a serious problem, the doctor should treat any underlying disorders. If rhinitis is caused by medications, such as decongestants, the patient may need to stop taking them or find alternatives.
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The prevalence of allergic rhinitis is more closely tracked than non-allergic rhinitis, perhaps because the latter takes so many different forms. In general... allergic rhinitis and non-allergic rhinitis are thought to occur at fairly similar rates.4
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Symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis may ... occur as a result of pregnancy, thyroid disorders or as a side effect of certain medications. When the symptoms are traced to a deficiency of thyroid hormone, thyroid medication can help.
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Non-Allergic Rhinitis