{"id":9992,"date":"2023-09-14T10:45:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T17:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/?p=9992"},"modified":"2023-09-14T10:45:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T17:45:09","slug":"what-is-nonallergic-rhinitis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/what-is-nonallergic-rhinitis\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Nonallergic Rhinitis?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Allergic rhinitis, better known as allergies, is an immune system response wherein the body reacts to a foreign substance it deems harmful by releasing histamine. The release of histamine causes the symptoms most often associated with allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes and hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nonallergic rhinitis is similar to allergic rhinitis in its presentation but is caused by different stimuli. Rather than being triggered by allergens such as mold, pet dander and pollen, nonallergic rhinitis is triggered by environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of Nonallergic Rhinitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-rubbing-her-sinuses-in-the-park.jpg\" alt=\"Woman rubbing her sinuses in the park.\" class=\"wp-image-9995\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-rubbing-her-sinuses-in-the-park.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/entsalem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Woman-rubbing-her-sinuses-in-the-park-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis mirror many of those associated with allergic rhinitis, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Congested or running nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sneezing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mucus in the throat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor sense of smell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Common Causes of Nonallergic Rhinitis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some common environmental triggers for nonallergic rhinitis include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spicy food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cigarette smoke<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cold or dry air<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfume<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint fumes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>People with nonallergic rhinitis likely have a response to environmental triggers because they have a <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/17950-nonallergic-rhinitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heightened sensitivity to them<\/a> compared to people without the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other triggers may include medications and hormone imbalances from menopause, puberty or pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can Nonallergic Rhinitis Be Identified and Managed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To identify nonallergic rhinitis, your doctor will perform a <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/allergies\/allergy-testing\/\">skin prick test<\/a> and physical examination to rule out allergies or other potential causes of your symptoms. Because nonallergic rhinitis is often harder to identify, it is frequently ignored as a minor issue, but studies have shown that untreated rhinitis can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3121056\/#:~:text=Allergic%20rhinitis%20occurs%20when%20an,%2C%20barometric%20pressure%20differences%2C%20etc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">significantly increase the risk of other comorbid conditions<\/a>. It is essential to manage your nonallergic rhinitis to lower the risk of developing accompanying conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no known cure for nonallergic rhinitis, but many of the symptoms can be managed through a combination of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Medication<\/strong>. Medication may include <a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/allergy\/allergies\/allergy-treatments\/\">decongestants, antihistamines, corticosteroids and anticholinergic nasal sprays<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgery<\/strong>. If another condition, such as a deviated septum or nasal polyps, exacerbates your nonallergic rhinitis, surgery may be suggested to fix the underlying condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoidance<\/strong>. Avoiding the environmental triggers for allergic rhinitis is the best way to prevent symptoms. For instance, if stress appears to be the cause of your symptoms, consider attending a yoga or meditation class at Common People Yoga to lower your stress hormones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on managing your symptoms, contact <span class=\"company-name \">Willamette ENT &amp; Facial Plastic Surgery<\/span> today to speak to one of our specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/understanding-cold-vs-allergy-symptoms-how-to-tell-the-difference\/\" class=\"related-post\">Understanding Cold vs. Allergy Symptoms: How to Tell the Difference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/your-cozy-abode-might-be-fueling-your-allergies-this-winter\/\" class=\"related-post\">Your Cozy Abode Might Be Fueling Your Allergies This Winter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entsalem.com\/could-honey-cure-your-allergies\/\" class=\"related-post\">Could Honey Cure Your Allergies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allergic rhinitis, better known as allergies, is an immune system response wherein the body reacts to a foreign substance it deems harmful by releasing histamine. The release of histamine causes the symptoms most often associated with allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes and hives. 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