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Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2003;129:587-588.

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Of the many causes of chronic upper respiratory tract disorders, chronic nonallergic, noninfectious rhinitis remains one of the most elusive disorders without specific etiology. In his article, Dr Smith discusses the pros and cons of the etiology of vasomotor rhinitis as a part of a continuum of diseases of nasal hyperreactivity. His article enhances our knowledge of the subject, and he is to be congratulated for his efforts.

Figure appears in full text version. James A. Hadley, MD

Inflammatory rhinitis is one of the most common upper respiratory tract disorders and is estimated to affect up to 20% of the adult population in the United States. It is now recognized to be a medical condition that substantially alters the quality of life and impairs both physical and cognitive functioning in adults. Costs for the care of these disorders amount up to $1.9 billion per year.¹

It is well recognized that allergic rhinitis is an inflammatory disease . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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