Understanding Allergic Rhinitis: Symptoms and Treatments

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What causes allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction. You're more likely to get an allergy if people in your family also have them or conditions such as eczema and asthma. Allergic rhinitis is different from non-allergic rhinitis, which is caused by things like having a cold, very hot or cold temperatures and humidity.

What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?

Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to a cold and include: This usually happens within minutes of coming into contact with something you're allergic to. Allergic rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction. You're more likely to get an allergy if people in your family also have them or conditions such as eczema and asthma.

What is seasonal allergic rhinitis?

Seasonal: Also known as hay fever, seasonal allergic rhinitis occurs most often in the spring, summer, and fall. Common irritants are pollen or mold. Symptoms resolve as the seasonal irritants become less prevalent. Perennial: Perennial allergic rhinitis occurs year-round.

How common is allergic rhinitis?

It’s a very common condition, estimated to affect around one in every five people in the UK. Allergic rhinitis typically causes cold-like symptoms, such as sneezing, itchiness and a blocked or runny nose. These symptoms usually start soon after being exposed to an allergen.

What is allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is where your nose gets irritated by something you're allergic to, such as pollen, causing sneezing and other symptoms. For most people it's easy to treat with medicines from a pharmacist. Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to a cold and include:

What are the symptoms of rhinitis?

Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose. Symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, blocked / stuffy nose, itching and 'post-nasal drip' (the sensation of mucus running down the back of the throat). It can occur in association with inflammation of the eyes or sinuses.

What does rhinitis mean?

The word "rhinitis" refers to inflammation of the nasal passages. This inflammation can cause a variety of annoying symptoms, including sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, runny nose, and postnasal drip (the sensation that mucus is draining from the sinuses down the back of the throat).

When does allergic rhinitis start?

Allergic rhinitis can begin at any age, although most people first develop symptoms in childhood or young adulthood. The symptoms are often most severe in children and in people in their 30s and 40s. However, the severity of symptoms tends to vary throughout a person's life. Some people go through periods during which they have no symptoms at all.

What Is Allergic Rhinitis

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Allergic Rhinitis Information

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