Spring is the major time of the year for hayfever, or allergic rhinitis, to occur. Classically, people who suffer from this type of allergy are allergic to pollens in the air. However, a recent study shows that people with hayfever are also more likely to suffer from non-allergic rhinitis.

Non-allergic rhinitis is due to irritants, rather than allergens, and can mimic symptoms of hayfever. Triggers for non-allergic rhinitis include cigarette smoke, perfumes, cold air, weather changes and exercise. These triggers caused symptoms in 42% of people with hayfever, compared with only 3% of people without hayfever.

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• Non-Allergic Rhinitis
• Seasonal Allergies
• Treatments for Hayfever