Vasomotor rhinitis, also known as idiopathic rhinitis, occurs when blood vessels located inside the nose dilate or expand, causing inflammation, congestion and nasal discharge.
Generally, treatment consists of using saline solutions, decongestants and / or corticosteroids for nasal application, which relieve rhinitis symptoms and are available in pharmacies. Find out what are the most common causes and symptoms of vasomotor rhinitis.
1. Saline solutions
A good way to relieve the symptoms of rhinitis is by washing the nasal cavities with saline solutions, which can be prepared at home or purchased at pharmacies. Some examples of saline solutions that can be used are Nasoclean or Maresis, for example.
Also learn how to prepare a homemade nasal solution.
2. Nasal decongestants
Nasal decongestants exist in tablet form, as is the case with pseudoephedrine (Allegra), exerting a systemic action, or in topical formulations, such as oxymetazoline (Afrin, Aturgyl) and phenylephrine (Decongex), available in drops or spray. These drugs work by causing vasoconstriction and, consequently, a decrease in blood volume and nasal mucosa, reducing the flow of fluids into the nose.
3. Topical corticosteroids
Spray corticosteroids are highly effective in reducing the symptoms of rhinitis and have the advantage of not causing the same side effects compared to oral corticosteroids.
Some of the drugs that can be used to treat allergic rhinitis are beclomethasone (Beclosol Clenil), budesonide (Budecort, Busonid), fluticasone propionate or furoate (Flixonase) or mometasone furoate (Nasonex), for example
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