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Will A Sinus Infection Cause Your Throat To Itch?

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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Allergies, Cold, Sinusitis, Flu -- Which Is It?
By Kathleen MacNaughton , Health Expert

...common with a cold (but not with allergies) are sore throat, fatigue and aches and pains.  ... Read more »

Health Guide

Sinusitis: Diagnosis
...nasal obstruction and congestion. The conditions often occur together. People with allergies and no sinus infection may have:Thin, clear, and runny nasal dischargeItchy nose, eyes, or throat (do... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Introduction
...on the mucus membrane. They impede mucus drainage and restrict airflow. Polyps usually develop from sinus infections that cause overgrowth of the mucus membrane in the nose. They do not regress on... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Chronic Sinusitis
...SinusitisChronic sinusitis is often the result of damage to the mucous membrane from a past, untreated acute sinus infection. The aerobic and anaerobic bacteria present in chronic sinusitis are... Read more »
Sinusitis: Symptoms
...and pain or pressure in specific areas in the face -- eyes may be red, bulging or painful eyes if the sinus infection occurs around the eyes; in some cases, patients may also have double vision... Read more »
Sinusitis: Causes
...the sinuses. This creates a hospitable environment for bacterial growth, which is the direct cause of sinus infection. In fact, rhinitis is the precursor to sinusitis in so many cases that expert... Read more »

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...See also Precautions section. Dry/irritated/sore throat, hoarseness, coughing, a bad taste in... Read more »

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...with mucus bone pain/soreness persistent sore throat pain over cheeks or around eyes ... Read more »

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...Effects See also the Precautions section. Dry/irritated throat, hoarseness, or coughing may... Read more »

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...symptoms (e.g., ear congestion, watery/itchy eyes, itchy throat) caused by allergies, hay fever,... Read more »

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