Vasomotor rhinitiscauses symptoms like a runny nose and congestion, similar to the symptoms associated with allergies.
However, it is not sparked by allergies.
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What’s Different About Vasomotor Rhinitis vs. Allergic Rhinitis?
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Vasomotor rhinitis symptoms are similar to the symptoms caused byallergic rhinitis.
The one big difference is that vasomotor rhinitis does not involve the immune system.
It has many potential causes, including air pollution, spicy food, stress, and certain medications.
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