MM Carr DDS MD MEd

Allergic

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (pollens)
• Perennial allergic rhinitis (dusts, molds)

Vasomotor

• Idiopathic (vasomotor rhinitis)
• Abuse of nasal decongestants (rhinitis medicamentosa)
• Drugs (reserpine, prazosin, cocaine abuse)
• Psychological stimulation (anger, sexual arousal)

Mechanical

• Tumor
• Deviated septum
• Crusting
• Hypertrophied turbinates (chronic vasomotor rhinitis)
• Foreign body
• CSF leak

Chronic Inflammatory

• Polyps
  • Cystic fibrosis
• Sarcoidosis
• Wegener's granulomatosis
• Midline granuloma

Infectious

• Acute viral infection
• Acute or chronic sinusitis
• Rare nasal infections: syphilis, diphtheria, leprosy, tuberculosis

Hormonal

• Pregnancy
• Hypothyroidism

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