Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is caused by the immune system reacting to an allergen as if it were harmful. This results in cells releasing a number of chemicals that cause the inside layer of your nose to become swollen and excessive levels of mucus to be produced.

What are the signs of allergic rhinitis?

Common symptoms of allergic rhinitis are similar to a cold and include:

• sneezing.
• an itchy nose.
• a runny or blocked nose.
• itchy, red and watery eyes.
• a cough.