title: Types of rhinitis.
abstract: Rhinitis is a familiar disorder affecting up to 20% of the general population. Chronic rhinitis can be broadly classified into allergic, infectious, or nonallergic or noninfectious, which are distinguished mainly by a careful history and allergy testing. The pathophysiology of nonallergic rhinitis likely involves a combination of inflammatory and neurogenic mechanisms that are poorly understood. Treatment involves avoiding the offending agent, when possible, and using appropriate medications to control the patient's predominant symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. kevin.wilson@hsc.utah.edu
authors.forename: Kevin F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Matthew E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Spector
authors.forename: Richard R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Orlandi
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D012220:Rhinitis / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012221:Rhinitis, Allergic, Perennial / Q000175:diagnosis; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis