Rhinitis (patient information)

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Rhinitis
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Rhinitis?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fatimo Biobaku M.B.B.S [1] Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Overview

Rhinitis is a condition that includes runny nose, sneezing, nose itching, and nasal stuffiness. When these symptoms are due to allergies, it is called allergic rhinitis. When the symptoms are not caused by allergies, it is called nonallergic rhinitis. Rhinitis caused by allergies is the more common type.

What are the symptoms of Rhinitis?

The symptoms of rhinitis include the following:

• Runny nose

• Stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Nose itching

• Eye symptoms such as itching, tearing, redness, also frequently occur in patients with rhinitis, especially when the cause is as a result of allergies.
• Dark circles may later appear under the eyes
• Headache, tiredness, cough can also occur

What causes Rhinitis?

The exact cause of the nonallergic type is not known, the symptoms of the nonallergic rhinitis can be triggered by the following:

• Dry air
• Cold air
• Alcohol intake
• Spicy food
• Strong emotions