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Persistent rhinitis

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goodtoknow says: Rhinitis is unpleasant but harmless. It happens because your nose is inflamed. So if you have a cold, hayfever or other allergic reaction, you're quite likely to get it. Rhinitis mainly causes sneezing and a runny, blocked or itchy nose. It can also cause watery red eyes, an itchy throat, headache and face pain. Some people get 'persistent rhinitis' which feels as if you have a permanent cold and is often caused by an allergy to house dust mites or a pet. Successful treatments include anti histamines and steroid nose sprays.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of rhinitis from patient.co.uk, read on.

Persistent rhinitis typically causes sneezing, and a blocked, itchy, and runny nose. An allergy is a common cause, but there are also non-allergic causes. Treatment options include: an antihistamine nose spray, antihistamine tablets, and a steroid nose spray. Other treatments are sometimes used.