Vasomotor rhinitis

ICD-10 Code J30.0

Vasomotor rhinitis

Definition

Inflammation in the nasal cavity mucosa that results from the abnormal regulation of the blood flow in the nose. It may be caused by temperature fluctuations, air pollution, strong odors, and tobacco smoke. It results in chronic nasal congestion, sneezing, and running nose.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Craniocervical region Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Craniocervical region Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nasal cavity Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Nasal cavity Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0

Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Dexchlorpheniramine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ipratropium may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Phenylephrine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Scopolamine may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Tetrahydrozoline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)