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Mechanical rhinitis

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Anatomical or mechanical obstruction to the normal airflow within the nasal passages may cause nasal blockage and retained secretions. In turn, this may lead to mucosal drying, impaired ciliary action, infection or inflammation, and the symptoms of rhinitis.


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