DEAR DR. GOTT: I am a 79-year-old male who has a chronic runny nose, diagnosed as vasomotor rhinitis. An ENT doctor told me that it is incurable. I have tried at least 10 different nasal sprays, the most recent being ipratropium bromide. It helped for a while, but is no longer effective. Any suggestions?
DEAR READER: Vasomotor rhinitis occurs because the blood vessels in the lining of the nose swell. This stimulates the mucous glands in the nose, resulting in a chronic stuffy/runny nose. While not harmful, the condition can be extremely annoying.
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