Common Symptoms:
- Sneezing
- Runny nose
- Stuffy nose
- Itchy nose
- Coughing
- Sore or scratchy throat
- Itchy eyes
- Watery eyes
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Frequent headaches
- Excessive fatigue
Other causes include:
- Cigarette smoke
- Chemicals
- Cold temperatures
- Humidity
- Wind
- Air-pollution
- Hairspray
- Perfumes
- Colognes
- Wood smoke
- Fumes
Diagnosis and Treatment:
- Physical examination
- Skin prick test
- Blood test (radioallergosorbent test {RAST})
Treatments include:
- General medications
- Antihistamines
- Decongestants
- Eye drops
- Nasal sprays
- Immunotherapy (allergy shots)