What Is Vasomotor Rhinitis? Triggers, Symptoms & Natural Remedies

What Is Vasomotor Rhinitis? Triggers, Symptoms & Natural Remedies . Vasomotor rhinitis is a nasal condition characterized by running or stuffy nose. It is a non-allergic and non-infectious form of rhinitis. The exact cause of vasomotor rhinitis is not clear, but it is believed to occur due to certain triggers; environmental conditions such as cold dry air, change in atmospheric pressure, different odors (perfumes, cigarette smoke, paint etc) spicy food, medicines, tobacco smoke etc.

The prominent symptoms are running nose, congestion, and obstruction of nasal passage. In vasomotor rhinitis itching and sneezing are less common. The condition is chronic with episodes of frequent exacerbation.

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The symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis can be treated, but complete cure is difficult.

Triggers For Vasomotor Rhinitis

The etiology of vascular rhinitis is unknown. An abnormality in the nerve endings inside the nasal mucosa is being blamed. In this condition the blood vessels inside the nasal lining expand and they are filled with blood and fluid. This results in swelling of nasal lining, watering and congestion of nose.

Although the exact cause is not clear; there are several triggering factors that aggravate the condition or initiate the process.

• Environmental pollution: Exposure to tobacco smoke, dust particles, strong odor perfumes, chemical fumes etc can be the cause.
  
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• Change in humidity, dry weather and sudden change in atmospheric pressure.
• Eating too much of spicy food, alcohol can lead to swelling inside the nasal lining.
• Certain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and medicines for high blood pressure (beta blockers). Excessive use of decongestant nasal spray can lead to vasomotor rhinitis.
• Emotional stress, sexual arousal (honeymoon rhinitis), exercise.
• Hormone changes during pregnancy, menopause.
• Person above the age of 20.
• Females more than males
• Bright lights

Vasomotor Rhinitis Symptoms

• The symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis include nasal congestion or running watery nose.
• Sneezing and itching are less common.
• Congestion can be frequent and it may get aggravated by certain triggering factors.
• Patient may complain of mucus in the back of the throat.
• Patient may not complain of itching and watery eyes as seen in allergic rhinitis.
• The patient may have poor sense of smell.
• People over the age of 20 generally suffer from this disease.
• Vascular rhinitis patient may also have associated problems such as nasal polyp, deviated nasal septum etc.

Natural Remedies For Vasomotor Rhinitis

Vascular rhinitis can be treated but cannot be completely cured. Natural treatment helps to alleviate the symptoms without causing any untoward side effects.

• Bromelain is an enzyme found in pineapple. The anti-inflammatory effect of this enzyme is useful in reducing nasal swelling. The enzyme is available as supplementary capsules.
• Avoid pollution, eating spicy food etc.
• Eat garlic or include garlic in your regular diet. Garlic pills are also available. Garlic helps to liquefy the mucus in the nose.
• During an acute episode, consume few drops of horseradish tincture mixed in a glass of water. Take it two to three times in a day.
• Cayenne pepper has natural ability to decongest the nose. It stimulates the nasal nerve fibers to liquefy the mucus.
• Patient should take hot shower two times in a day. The steam released and inhaled while taking hot shower will help to reduce the inflammation in nasal passage.