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  2. Nonallergic rhinitis - Wikipedia

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    Commonly known as skier's nose. Exposure to cold air can trigger a runny nose in some people. [6] Gustatory rhinitis Spicy and pungent food may in some people produce rhinorrhea, nasal stuffiness, lacrimation, sweating and flushing of face. It can be relieved by ipratropium bromide nasal spray (an anticholinergic), a few minutes before a meal. [7]

  3. Nasal spray - Wikipedia

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    They can reduce inflammation and histamine production in the nasal passages, and have been shown to relieve nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy nose and sneezing. [2] Side effects may include headaches, nausea and nose bleeds. [citation needed] Corticosteroid nasal sprays include: Beclomethasone dipropionate; Budesonide; Ciclesonide; Flunisolide

  4. Xylometazoline - Wikipedia

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    Xylometazoline, also spelled xylomethazoline, is a medication used to reduce symptoms of nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis. [2] It is used directly in the nose as a spray or drops.

  5. Allergic rhinitis - Wikipedia

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    The allergen can be given as an injection under the skin or as a tablet under the tongue. [6] Treatment typically lasts three to five years, after which benefits may be prolonged. [6] Allergic rhinitis is the type of allergy that affects the greatest number of people. [12] In Western countries, between 10 and 30% of people are affected in a ...

  6. Empty nose syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The term "Empty Nose Syndrome" was first used by Eugene Kern and Monika Stenkvist of the Mayo Clinic in 1994. [3] Kern and Eric Moore published a case study of 242 people with secondary atrophic rhinitis in 2001 and were the first to attribute the cause to prior sinonasal surgery in the scientific literature.

  7. Phenylephrine - Wikipedia

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    Phenylephrine, sold under the brand names Neosynephrine and Sudafed PE among others, is a medication used as a decongestant for uncomplicated nasal congestion in the form of a nasal spray or oral tablet, [5] to dilate the pupil, to increase blood pressure given intravenously in cases of low blood pressure, and to relieve hemorrhoids as a suppository.

  8. Nasal administration - Wikipedia

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    A medical professional applies nose drops. Nasal administration, popularly known as snorting, is a route of administration in which drugs are insufflated through the nose.It can be a form of either topical administration or systemic administration, as the drugs thus locally delivered can go on to have either purely local or systemic effects.

  9. Otorhinolaryngology - Wikipedia

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    A 40-watt CO 2 laser used in otorhinolaryngology Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital founded in 1874, in London. Otorhinolaryngology (/ oʊ t oʊ ˌ r aɪ n oʊ ˌ l ær ɪ n ˈ ɡ ɒ l ə dʒ i / oh-toh-RY-noh-LARR-in-GOL-ə-jee, abbreviated ORL and also known as otolaryngology, otolaryngology – head and neck surgery (ORL–H&N or OHNS), or ear, nose, and throat (ENT) ) is a ...