Allergic Rhinitis

Many people suffer from allergic rhinitis that do not have asthma. However if you are asthmatic you are more likely to suffer from the condition, some people suffer from allergic rhinitis before developing asthma. Allergic rhinitis is a reaction to small particles in the atmosphere such as pollen. When these particles come into contact with the lining of the nose of a susceptible person, they trigger an immune response in the nose lining, and this causes the symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Symptoms of allergic rhinitis can include:

• A runny nose
• An itchy nose
• Sneezing
• A blocked nose
• Watery, inflamed, itchy eyes

Having the symptoms of allergic rhinitis can make asthma feel worse. Sometimes treatment for allergic rhinitis can improve asthma symptoms.