Can vasomotor rhinitis have any complications?

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If the symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis persist for weeks without being checked, several complications may develop. Complications include middle ear infections and chronic sinusitis due to extended nasal decongestion. The condition may also produce growths that develop on the mucous membranes of the nose known as nasal polyps. These can block nasal passages if they get too large.

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Nose Disorders

Your nose plays a very important part in maintaining your health. As you breathe it filters out the bad stuff in the air like dust and germs. It also moistens the air as you breathe so that your lungs stay hydrated and healthy. You can be miserable if your nose is injured or irritated, whatever the cause. Nose disorders can range from a simple nosebleed or a runny nose that can be treated at home to more serious disorders such as nasal polyps (growths) or a deviated septum (a twist in the wall that separates the two sides of your nose) that may require surgery. Whatever the cause of your nose problem, it's important to know that you can usually be helped by seeing an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor.

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