Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever is inflammation of the nasal membrane which is caused by reaction of the immune system to the allergens present in the atmosphere such as dust, animal dander or pollen. Sometime allergy to certain food items can also be seen.
Allergic rhinitis is usually seen at change of seasons as there is lot of pollen in the atmosphere.
TYPES OF ALLERGIC RHINITIS:
Seasonal (hay fever): symptoms are seasonal and are seen in spring, summer and early winters. The allergens are pollens or molds. Pollen iS a fine powder which comes from stamen of the flowering plants.
Perennial: people having this type of allergy experience symptoms year-round. They are allergic to dust mites, pet hair, animal dander, cockroaches, molds. Food allergies rarely cause rhinitis symptoms.
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