Relief from Nasal Allergies: Understanding and Treatment

An immune response causing nasal congestion, sneezing, and itchiness, triggered by allergens.
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Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez

Nasal Allergies FAQ


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What are nasal allergies?

Nasal allergies are your body’s reaction to substances in your environment, such as pollen, mold, dust mites, and pet dander. Your body sees the thing you’re allergic to as an invader. It sends out chemicals such as histamines to fight off the foreign substance. Histamine is what sets off your symptoms.

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:

Can allergic rhinitis cause a runny nose?

However, the most common allergy-related causes of runny nose are allergic rhinitis and sinusitis. Allergic rhinitis causes a runny nose, stuffiness, sneezing, and itchy skin/eyes/mouth. Although this condition is commonly called hay fever, it doesn't usually cause a fever.

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.

Are sinuses a symptom of a nasal allergy?

Sinuses are hollow pockets filled with air. You have sinuses throughout your body, but the ones that nasal allergies affect are the paranasal sinuses behind your nose and in your cheeks, forehead, and in between your eyes. Your sinuses are lined with mucous membranes.

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