Allergic Rhinitis [4]

Allergic rhinitis often presents with REPETITIVE SNEEZING, RHINORRHEA, NASAL CONGESTION, AND ITCHING of the mucous membranes. In severe cases, ear fullness and popping, malaise, and fatigue may be present.

Determine whether symptoms are related temporally to specific trigger factors. This might include exposure to pollens outdoors, mold spores while doing yard work, specific animals, or dust while cleaning the house. Irritant triggers such as smoke, pollution, and strong smells can aggravate symptoms in a patient with allergic rhinitis.