Allergic rhinitis affects about 20 percent of the American population and ranks as one of the most common illnesses in the U.S. The symptoms occur in the nose and eyes and usually occur after exposure to dust, danders, or certain seasonal pollens in people that are allergic to these substances.
Two-thirds of all patients have symptoms of allergic rhinitis...
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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... Read more »