Symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis

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 shiners”)
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/healthLibrary/ . Updated November 2007. Accessed September 15, 2008.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Purvee S. Shah, MD
Review Date: 09/2012
Update Date: 00/91/2012

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