A runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and a stuffy or itchy nose. These are all signs that you may have allergies, or allergic rhinitis. The term rhinitis refers to inflammation in your nose. Allergic rhinitis that happens in only part of the year is often called seasonal rhinitis, or hay fever. Rhinitis that happens all year long is called perennial allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis usually isn't a serious problem, but the symptoms can sometimes disrupt daily life.
Rhinitis is when a reaction occurs that causes a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. Most types of rhinitis are caused by inflammation. Here's what you need to know.
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Common causes of anaphylaxis are allergies to penicillin, bee stings, aspirin, eggs, peanuts, and nuts. In this video, you'll find out other possible causes, what preventive steps you can take to avoid anaphylaxis, and why emergency treatment is needed.
Angioedema is a skin condition very similar to hives. In hives, raised, red, itchy, irregular bumps appear on the skin. In angioedema, the same thing happens beneath the skin. Instead of being itchy, angioedema is tender or painful. This video offers more details about this condition and how it develops.
