nonallergic rhinitis

Not Every Runny Nose Is Because Of An Allergy

By Eric Sandberg, M.D., Allergist, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic – Fort Bend Medical & Diagnostic Center It’s allergy time in Texas, but not every runny nose is because of an allergy. Nor is it necessarily the common cold or COVID-19. It may be nonallergic rhinitis that’s causing chronic sneezing, congestion, or a runny nose. Understanding the difference is important for treatment. Nonallergic rhinitis, sometimes called vasomotor rhinitis, doesn’t involve our immune system reacting to an allergen. Rather, nonallergic rhinitis […]