Non allergic rhinitis (1455)

Key points below


What is non-allergic rhinitis?

Rhinitis is a group of symptoms affecting the nose. Symptoms include a stuffy, watery, or itchy nose. Non-allergic rhinitis may cause the same symptoms, but allergies are not the cause.

What causes non-allergic rhinitis?

How is it treated?

Your healthcare provider will tell you which treatment to use.

Allergies do not cause non-allergic rhinitis so allergy shots will not help.

If more information is needed, you may be referred to an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist.

For more information

https://kidshealth.org/ChildrensWi/en/parents

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Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.