Question 1

what causes allergic rhinitis?

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Allergic sensitivity: Allergic rhinitis is most commonly due to sensitization to pollens (tree, grass or weeds), animal dander, or dust mite; and even some indoor sensitizers like cockroach, mouse or fungi.  The body makes "allergic antibody", or IgE, against the allergen.  When inhaled/deposited on the mucosa, immune cells in the nose become activated causing the typical constellation of symptoms.

Question 2

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes allergic rhinitis?

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Reaction to antigen: Allergic rhinitis is an irritation reaction in the nose which results from exposure to allergens.  It shows as runny nose, congestion, facial pain, and can also have itchy eyes as well.  This can be treated with nasal sprays or oral medications as well as allergy immunotherapy.  See an ENT or allergist for this problem.

Question 3

can allergic rhinitis cause frontal sinus pain? no discolored mucus just clear runny nose

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Sinusitis can...: Perhaps, but it is still likely due to an occlusion of drainage of the sinus.  Most sinusitis is not a bacterial infection without signs such as discolored nasal mucous, increasing sinus pain, possibly fever, and usually has been going on for at least a week.  Sinusitis can still occur from allergies or viral infections, and can present with clear mucus.  Try afrin nasal, decongestants.

Question 4

if only symptom is blocked nose (70 % of the time) how likely is it to be allergic rhinitis..?no runny nose and itchiness

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Nasal congestion.: You can have allergic rhinitis without symptoms of runny nose or sneezing, itchy nose.  You may only notice the congestion.  Not all the symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis may be present.

Question 5

don't have a runny nose or constantly sneezing how can i have allergic rhinitis only thing i have is a swollen turbinates & irritated middle septum ?

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Possible: You don't need runny nose for diagnosing Allergic  Rhinitis, esp if you have swollen nasal turbinates ancnad congestion which is the main criterion for its diagnosis. Let your doctor see u in follow up after using meds as prescribed.

Question 6

is non-allergic rhinitis common in asthma? cough and mild wheezing are the only symptoms of asthma. no allergies- constant runny nose

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Allergy and asthma: Up to 80% of asthmatics in the US has positive allergy testing. We call it allergic asthma. You therefore must be in the other non allergic asthma category. Pollution, occupational allergens, aspirin sensitivity, disorder of the immune system, cystic fibrosis can all cause asthma. Discuss it further with a local allergist.

Question 7

do you have to have runny nose, sneezing etc to have allergic rhinitis i don't have either except for a swollen turbinate & clear fluid in ears.

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Rhinitis: Runny nose, sneezing/congestion are the cardinal symptoms of rhinitis, whether allergic or non-allergic. Swollen turbinates and clear fluid in ear  (middle ears), are rather signs of inflamed nasal passages affecting middle ears drainage, yes you can have them without the classic symptoms in acute conditions, if long standing, better see an ENT for evaluation, good luck

Question 8

i only get post nasal drip from allergic rhinitis , but other people get runny nose i have seen , some people get both ( burning nasal discharge + pnd). is this the difference in the anatomy? or due to sinus abnormalities and deviated nasal septum?

Accepted Answer

Right: You are correct - there are differences in the structures inside the nose that will lead to the variety of presentations

Question 9

dr said i ve non allergic rhinitis, i ve no runny nose/sneezing only nasal congestion & chronic inflammation of nasal lining, was it a correct dignosis?

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Were you tested?: If you were allergy treated and your test was negative, this is correct. Some individuals have nasal congestion from dust mites and pets but no other symptoms. If you have not seen an allergist, do so now.

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Don't have a runny nose or constantly sneezing how can i have allergic rhinitis only thing i have is a swollen turbinates & irritated middle septum ?

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Is non-allergic rhinitis common in asthma? cough and mild wheezing are the only symptoms of asthma. no allergies- constant runny nose

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Do you have to have runny nose, sneezing etc to have allergic rhinitis i don't have either except for a swollen turbinate & clear fluid in ears.

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I only get post nasal drip from allergic rhinitis , but other people get runny nose i have seen , some people get both ( burning nasal discharge + pnd). is this the difference in the anatomy? or due to sinus abnormalities and deviated nasal septum?

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Dr said i ve non allergic rhinitis, i ve no runny nose/sneezing only nasal congestion & chronic inflammation of nasal lining, was it a correct dignosis?

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