Nasal Allergy

There is a large group of people, probably constituting 50% of patients with chronic nasal symptoms, who develop a watery nasal discharge and/or stuffiness when they are around certain nonallergenic nasal triggers. This nasal disorder is called  nonallergic rhinitis,and the triggers that are most commonly reported include cold air, airborne irritants (e.g., perfume, paint fumes), [...]

I work in an office building with sealed windows, and my nasal symptoms seem worse while I’m there. Could the building be responsible? Many patients note that their symptoms mainly occur, or worsen, while they are at work. This condition is referred to as occupational rhinitis. The most common causes of work-related symptoms are airborne [...]

The most important allergens that cause allergic rhinitis are airborne substances. These airborne allergens can be divided into those that are present only seasonally versus those that are present year-round (also called “perennial”). Seasonal allergens are generally present in the outdoor environment and include tree, grass, and weed pollens as well as outdoor molds. In [...]

Symptoms of allergies and colds can be quite similar, but there are some differences that will help distinguish them (see Table 3). With regard to the types of symptoms, both allergies and colds cause symptoms of sneezing, congestion, and runny nose. However, colds are more likely to begin with fever and sore throat before the [...]

Patients with seasonal nasal allergies, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis or seasonal hay fever, often have intermittent nasal symptoms that may become acutely worse while the patient is outside of the house, particularly if it is windy. Symptoms usually consist of some combination of sneezing, itching of the nose, nasal discharge, and congestion. Sneezing [...]