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Vasomotor Rhinitis
Definition 1
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. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A form of rhinitis brought about by changes in vascular tone and permeability. The etiology is obscure. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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