Clinical symptoms and etiologic factors of allergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinitis

Abstract

Clinical symptoms and etiological factors of allergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinitis were revealed by researching direct and indirect factors on nasal troubles. Measurement of the blood serotonin was performed in certain cases and high values (0.20γ/dl through 0.28γ/dl) were founded in 80% of them.The following hypothesis concerning the etiological differences between allergic rhinitis and vasomotor rhinitis were assumed. It is a matter of course that the antigen-antibody reaction is the mediate cause of allergic rhinitis. On the other hand, vasomotor rhinitis is the nasal reaction arising from local stimulants and reflection from another portion in the body. Vasomotor rhinitis has its origin in autonomic im-balance. The autonomic function is considered to be influenced by atmospheric phenomenon, exogenous stimulants, social and economical circumstances and physical factors such as hormonal dysfunction, metabolic disorders, nutrition or infection.