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unusual facts about Rhinitis


The Chain of Chance

The Chain of Chance (original Polish title: Katar, literally, "Rhinitis") is a science fiction/detective novel by the Polish writer Stanisław Lem, published in 1975.


C. felis

Chlamydophila felis, a bacterium species endemic among house cats worldwide, primarily causing inflammation of feline conjunctiva, rhinitis and respiratory problems

Nasal spray

Some patients with rhinitis find nasal sprays including plant-derived chemical complexes such as Ginger, capsaicin and tea-tree oil useful.

Corticosteroid nasal sprays such as Nasonex (Mometasone furoate) and Rhinocort (Budesonide) can be used to relieve the symptoms of sinusitis, hay fever, allergic rhinitis and non-allergic (perennial) rhinitis.

Rhinitis medicamentosa

Rhinitis medicamentosa (or RM) is a condition of rebound nasal congestion brought on by extended use of topical decongestants (e.g., oxymetazoline, phenylephrine, xylometazoline, and naphazoline nasal sprays) that work by constricting blood vessels in the lining of the nose.


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