Just learned this, from Wiki: Vasomotor rhinitis Non-allergic rhinitis refers to runny nose that is not due to allergy. Non-allergic rhinitis can be classified as either non-inflammatory or inflammatory rhinitis. One very common type of non-inflammatory, non-allergic rhinitis that is sometimes confused with allergy is called vasomotor rhinitis,[11] in which certain non-allergic triggers such as smells, fumes, smoke, dusts, and temperature changes, cause rhinitis. There is still much to be learned about this entity, but it is thought that these non-allergic triggers cause dilation of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose, which results in swelling, and drainage. Vasomotor rhinitis can coexist with allergic rhinitis, and this is called "mixed rhinitis." (Middleton's Allergy Principles and Practice, seventh edition.) The pathology of vasomotor rhinitis appears to involve neurogenic inflammation[12] and is as yet not very well understood. Vasomotor rhinitis appears to be significantly more common in women than men, leading some researchers to believe that hormones play a role. In general, age of onset occurs after 20 years of age, in contrast to allergic rhinitis which can be developed at any age. Individuals suffering from vasomotor rhinitis typically experience symptoms year-round, though symptoms may be exacerbated in the spring and autumn when rapid weather changes are more common.[13] An estimated 17 million United States citizens have vasomotor rhinitis. The antihistamines azelastine and olopatadine, applied as nasal sprays, may both be effective for vasomotor rhinitis.[14][15] Fluticasone propionate or budesonide (both are steroids) in nostril spray form may also be used for symptomatic treatment.
----------------- Now I realized I've had *that* kind of rhinitis for decades now, prolly not (merely?) allergic rhinitis! At least it would seem to make more sense why the kuurma-naaDii -siddhi (#5 in my set[1]) seems to alleviate my symptoms considerably. (My rhinitis may be a combination of allergic and vasomotor, because the symptoms are way more bad inside.) 1. kuurma-naaDyaaM [locative sing. of 'naaDii'] sthairyam.
