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Health Encyclopedia: Allergic Rhinitis Symptoms
Symptoms
The general symptoms of rhinitis are congestion, runny nose, and postnasal drip, in which mucous drips into the throat from the back of the nasal passage, especially when lying on the back. Symptoms may vary depending on the cause of rhinitis. Symptoms of influenza and sinusitis must also be differentiated from allergies and colds.
Symptom Phases
Symptoms of allergic rhinitis occur in two phases, early and late.
Early Phase Symptoms. The early phase occurs within minutes of exposure to the ...
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Expert & Community Posts
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The Basics of CPAP
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Health Guide
Addiction to Nasal Sprays Can Be Dangerous
...his nasal spray for relief. One month later he required doses 4 times daily in order to avoid severe nasal congestion. By the time I saw him, he was going through almost a bottle of nasal spray... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...leukotriene-antagonists and nasal cromolyn.Antihistamine tablets relieve sneezing and itching and can prevent nasal congestion before an allergy attack. Many brands are available by prescription... Read more »Ear Infections: Symptoms
...ear indicates an infection, but this gesture is more likely to indicate pain from teething.CoughingNasal congestionFeverIrritabilitySleeplessnessLoss of appetiteVomitingIf the ear infection is... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Introduction
...palates, overgrowth of bones in the nose, or tumors cause rhinitis.Nonallergic Rhinitis in ChildrenChronic nasal congestion in children often accompanies a susceptibility to ear, sinus, or adenoid... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Decongestants
...rhinitis, a nasal wash can be helpful for removing mucus from the nose. Decongestants may help dry nasal congestion. They work by shrinking vessels in the nose. By reducing blockage, they decrease... Read more »Images
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