Does vasomotor rhinitis affect children differently than adults?

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Vasomotor rhinitis affects both children and adults, but there is no evidence to prove that it affects them differently. However, types of treatment include a wide array of nasal sprays that aim to provide symptomatic relief. These and other medication should be used with children only after other methods, including preventive measures and non-drug treatment, have been tried.

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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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