Rhinitis (Non-Allergic)
Module Summary
Nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) is a common inflammatory condition of the nasal airway which may be due to a variety of causes. As the name states, it is not caused by allergic disease, nor is it of infectious etiology. Diagnosis is made by ruling out allergic and infectious disease, as well as other inflammatory diseases such as chronic rhinosinusitis. Effective management depends on correct diagnosis of the underlying etiology of NAR and appropriate medical and, occasionally, surgical treatment.
Module Learning Objectives
- Recognize the various types of nonallergic rhinitis (NAR) including nonallergic rhinopathy (vasomotor rhinitis), nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilia (NARES), atrophic rhinitis, senile rhinitis, gustatory rhinitis, drug-induced rhinitis, hormonal-induced rhinitis, cerebral spinal fluid leak.
- Explain the work-up for the various types of nonallergic rhinitis.
- Summarize the appropriate medical and surgical treatment options for nonallergic rhinitis depending on the type.