Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis
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Symptoms are caused when allergens or irritants create excessive congestion in the normal breathing process. Both perennial and seasonal allergic rhinitis cause the same symptoms, which may include:
- Runny nose and nasal congestion
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Itchy nose, ears, or throat
- Sinus pressure
- Headache
- Sneezing
- Dark circles under your eyes (also known as “allergic shiner”)
- Post-nasal drip
- Fatigue
- Decreased sense of smell and taste
- Chronic cough
References:
Advice from your allergist: Rhinitis. American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology website. Available at: http://www.acaai.org/public/advice/rhin.htm . Accessed September 15, 2008.
Carson-DeWitt R. Allergic rhinitis. EBSCO Health Library website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=15topicID=81 . Updated November 2007. Accessed September 15, 2008.
Last reviewed November 2009 by Purvee S. Shah, MD
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