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Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports 2/2010

01-03-2010

Vasomotor Rhinitis

Authors: Debendra Pattanaik, Phillip Lieberman

Published in: Current Allergy and Asthma Reports | Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

Vasomotor rhinitis is a common disorder that is seen routinely in allergy practice. It affects millions of Americans and results in significant morbidity. The pathophysiology of this complex heterogeneous disorder is unknown, but we are making advances in this regard. Symptoms and signs can closely resemble those of allergic rhinitis and can be difficult to differentiate from those resulting from allergy. A careful history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing help clinicians arrive at a definitive diagnosis, but treatment can be challenging. Therapy should be based on the presenting symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis. Combination therapy with topical corticosteroids and azelastine is useful. However, in patients whose predominant symptom is rhinorrhea, use of atopical anticholinergic agents can be quite useful. Up-to-date pathogenesis, epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment approaches are discussed in this review.
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Metadata
Title
Vasomotor Rhinitis
Authors
Debendra Pattanaik
Phillip Lieberman
Publication date
01-03-2010
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 1529-7322
Electronic ISSN: 1534-6315
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-010-0089-z

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