Allergic rhinitis
Causes
Allergic rhinitis is caused by an allergic reaction to an allergen, such as pollen, dust and certain animals.
Common allergies that cause allergic rhinitis include hay fever and allergies to mould, house dust mites and animals.
You can ease symptoms of allergic rhinitis with antihistamines and rinsing your nose with salt water. A GP can prescribe a steroid nasal spray.
Allergic rhinitis is where an allergy to something like pollen, dust or mould irritates your nose and causes cold-like symptoms.
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