Vasomotor Rhinitis

[MrsLee]

Does anyone have any information about vasomotor rhinitis? Apparently it is like having allergies, only you're not allergic to anything, just irritated.

For years doctors have told me I have allergies and prescribed allergy medicines for me. I got tired of taking them and demanded to be tested for allergies. As I had known deep down, I am not allergic to anything (that they tested me for anyways). The Dr. said I have vasomotor rhinitis.

SO, if anyone has any information about this condition, will you please share it with me?? Thank you!

[bassie]

Yes I have heard of it (vaguely I admit).It's more of an irritation response that a true allergy.
I seem to remember that a steroid spray may be useful. Something like Rhinochort.
Another idea is to smear a light layer of vaseline in the nose with a cotton bud to stop the irritants starting their work.

Not much help afraid.

[MrsLee]

Thanks for the response. I started using a nasal spray called nasacort. I will try the vaseline idea, that would also help with the dryness.

[zuzu8]

MrsLee- here's some further 'scoop" on rhinitis (allergic and non-allergic). The word rhinitis refers to irritation of the nasal membranes from any source.

VASOMOTOR RHINITIS is chronic running nose (rhinitis) that is characterized by intermittent (coming and going) episodes of sneezing, watery nasal drainage (rhinorrhea), and blood vessel congestion of the nasal mucus membranes. There appears to be a hypersensitive response to stimuli such as a dry atmosphere, air pollutants, spicy foods, alcohol, strong emotions, and some medications. There is no infection or true allergy causing these symptoms.

ALLERGIC rhinitis is caused by real allergens such as trees, grass, weed pollens or mold...and this is what they call "seasonal" allergy or simply out hayfever.

If one is allergic to indoor allergens like pet dnader, indoor mold, or (ugh) insect droppings or dust mites, they like to call THIS kind of allergy "perennial" allergic rhinitis, as opposed to "seasonal".

Since allergies have been ruled out in your case you are stuck with non-allergic rhinitis which usually casues year round symptoms (you poor thing!!!!) especially nasal congestion or "stuffiness" and headaches. These kinds of reactions differ from allergic rhinitis because they do not produce a reaction in an individual's IMMUNE system.

. Generally, this is called irritant rhinitis, and is triggered by strong smells, pollution, particulate matter in the air, smoke or other irritants.

They call the rhinitis "vasomotor" if you have a runny nose, but not necessarily congestion, stuffiness or headache.
Nasocort is a very effective steroid nasal spray, and you need to take it regularly for it to work properly..... Interestingly, I have read in several med journals that regular exercise can also be helpful. Why, I cannot remember!

Hoping I didn't overwhelm you with too many rhinitis varients (and believe me there are more!)...and that all the above info helps a little.

zuzu xxx

[mlgable]

You will want to try a supplement with grape seed extract in it to help your rhinitis. This works well with people who have allergies and rhinitis symptoms. You can also help you symptoms by switching over to enviromentally safe cleaning and laundry products to help get the toxins out of you home.