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Non-allergic rhinitis with eosinophilia syndrome

Nonallergic Rhinitis with Eosinophilia Syndrome (NARES) is a form of perennial nonallergic rhinitis. Perennial symptoms include:

• Sneezing
• Profuse watery runny nose
• Nasal itching
• Eosinophilia on nasal smear
• No evidence of allergies on skin testing or blood testing

The cause of NARES is unknown. Nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, mucolytics and anticholinergic agents are used to treat this condition.