What is allergic rhinitis?

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  1. Allergic rhinitis, sometimes called hay fever, is an irritation of the nasal passages. It can be caused by a number of allergens, such as animal dander, dust, or pollen. People who suffer from allergic rhinitis may sneeze or have a stuffy and runny nose.

    Allergic rhinitis, sometimes called hay fever, is an irritation of the nasal passages. It can be caused by a number of allergens, such as animal dander, dust, or pollen. People who suffer from allergic rhinitis may sneeze or have a stuffy and runny... More
  2. NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
     

    Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include sneezing, sinus pressure and congestion, runny nose, and itching in the nose, eyes, or on the roof of the mouth. These symptoms may mimic those from a cold virus. However, allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) occurs during the seasons when a person is allergic to outdoor allergies and may occur year-round in a person with indoor allergies.

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    Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include sneezing, sinus pressure and congestion, runny nose, and itching in the nose, eyes, or on the roof of the mouth. These symptoms may mimic those from a cold virus. However, allergic rhinitis (also called hay... More
  3. Healthwise
     
    Healthwise answered:

    Allergic rhinitis means allergies or hay fever. When you are exposed to particles in the air that you're allergic to, like pollen, dust, or cat dander, your immune system attacks the particles and causes symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose.

    You may have symptoms often during the year, or just at certain times.

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    Allergic rhinitis means allergies or hay fever. When you are exposed to particles in the air that you're allergic to, like pollen, dust, or cat dander, your immune system attacks the particles and causes symptoms such as sneezing and a runny nose.... More