Nonallergic rhinitis is a common complaint that affects more than 50 million people in the US alone, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Both adults and children can develop the condition. The symptoms are similar to those seen in allergic rhinitis, including congestion and a runny nose. The condition is not due to an allergy. In some cases, environmental irritants trigger symptoms while other people may react negatively to certain odors, medicines, foods, or changes in the weather. Instructions Take an over-the-counter decongestant to reduce nasal congestion. Medicines containing pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine work by narrowing of blood vessels in the nose. Using a saline nasal sprays thin mucus, and speed the healing of a sore, raw […]
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