Nonallergic rhinitis

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Lifestyle and home remedies

By Mayo Clinic staff

Try these tips to help reduce discomfort and relieve the symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis:

  • Rinse your nasal passages. Use a specially designed squeeze bottle (Sinus Rinse, others), bulb syringe or neti pot to rinse your nasal passages. This home remedy, called nasal lavage, can help to keep your nose free of irritants. When used daily, this is one of the most effective treatments for nonallergic rhinitis.
  • Blow your nose. Regularly and gently blow your nose if mucus or irritants are present.
  • Humidify. Set up a humidifier in your work or sleep location. Or breathe in the steam from a warm shower to help loosen the mucus in your nose and clear your head of stuffiness.
  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of liquids, such as water, juice or noncaffeinated tea. Avoid caffeinated beverages, which can cause dehydration and aggravate your symptoms.

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Aug. 7, 2008

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