Cold air–induced rhinitis produces nasal symptoms when exposed to cold air.
Also known as nasal hyperreactivity and is a form of nonallergic rhinitis
Nasal hyperreactivity is an increa...
Response of cold, dry air exposure was rhinorrhea and congestion within the fir...
Anticholinergic treatments are effective in cold air–induced rhinorrhea.
Nasal steroids are not effective in cold air–induced rhinitis (5)[A].
Histamine also does not appear to be in...
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Rhinorrhea is the most frequent symptom of cold air–induced rhinorrhea.
Diagnosis of exclusion
Anticholinergic treatments are effective by decreasing nasal secretions.
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