How does rhinitis affect the body?

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Rhinitis begins when the blood vessels in your nose are triggered to enlarge by one of the many causes of rhinitis. This leads to the inflammation and swelling that causes symptoms like runny and stuffy nose. This swelling of your blood vessels may be triggered by a variety of causes, such as allergies or a virus.

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Rhinitis

The are two kinds of rhinitis (pronounced rye-NITIS): allergic and non-allergic. In allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) your nose starts to run and your eyes itch because you are breathing something you are allergic to - -such as pollens, smoke or even perfumes. An allergist can help determine what you are allergic to and to determine if allergy shots might help. Some people have non-allergic rhinitis (not caused by allergies) that can last all year. The symptoms are a runny nose, nasal inflammation and stuffiness. Causes of this kind of rhinitis can be pollution, smoke or can be a side effect of medicines. There are effective ways to control non-allergic rhinitis including nasal sprays and decongestants; however, it's always safe to check with a doctor or pharmacist before beginning any medication. The right diagnosis is critical to controlling and treating your rhinitis.

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