CA08.3

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Vasomotor rhinitis

Description

Vasomotor rhinitis is a form of non-allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa that is characterised by nasal congestion and posterior pharyngeal drainage. The non-allergic triggers cause dilation of the blood vessels in the lining of the nose, which results in swelling, and drainage.

Index terms

  • Vasomotor rhinitis
  • VMR - [vasomotor rhinitis]

Exclusions from above levels

  • CA09.0 – rhinitis NOS
  • CA22.0 – Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute exacerbation, unspecified
  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
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  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 20 – Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

Foundation entity

Vasomotor rhinitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1286636442

Part of: CA08: Vasomotor or allergic rhinitis › 12: Diseases of the respiratory system