Allergic To Own Estrogen
Diagnosis
In most cases, a diagnosis of allergic rhinitis can be established on the basis of the patient's symptoms without any testing. The doctor will ask about:
- Time of day and year of rhinitis episodes. Rhinitis that appears seasonally is typically due to pollens and outdoor allergens. If symptoms occur throughout the year, the doctor will suspect perennial allergic or non-allergic rhinitis.
- Family history of allergies.
- History of medical problems.
- In women, if they are pregnant or taking drugs...
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