Should I talk to my doctor about my vasomotor rhinitis symptoms?

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If you have vasomotor rhinitis, there are several cases that require that you see a doctor. If you have severe symptoms, you should see if your doctor can help you. Another reason to see your doctor is if your self-care strategies or over-the-counter medications are not relieving your symptoms. You should also talk to a doctor as soon as you realize that over-the-counter drugs are not helping or resulting in annoying side effects.

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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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