Stop the sneezing!

There are two types of rhinitis: allergic and non-allergic.  Symptoms for both include: sneezing, runny nose, headache, feeling tired and/or nasal congestion.  Allergic rhinitis can be caused by allergens such as pollen, dust mites or pets.  Non-allergic rhinitis can be caused by irritants such as smoke, perfume, shifts in the weather, etc.

 It may be difficult to differentiate between the two since symptoms are so similar.  However, your doctor can conduct allergy testing along with your exam and personal history.  Allergy testing can determine if your symptoms are truly caused by allergies.