Causes
- Allergen-triggered IgE release causing allergic rhinitis from pollen or dust
- or temperature and humidity variations causing vasomotor rhinitis
Symptoms
- Watery thin runny nose
- sneezing paroxysms
- itchy nasal cavities and roof of the mouth
- watery red eyes
Risk Factors
- Atopic family history
- exposure to high pollen or dust mites
- damp housing conditions
- pet dander
