Symptoms happen soon after you're exposed to an allergen. The most common are:
- Runny or itchy nose
- Congestion
- Itchy, watery, or red eyes
- Itchy nose, ears, or throat
- Sinus pain or pressure
- Headache
- Sneezing
- Dark circles under your eyes
- Postnasal drip
- Feeling tired
- Lessened sense of smell and taste
- Chronic cough
References
Allergic rhinitis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/allergic-rhinitis . Updated July 9, 2018. Accessed February 14, 2020.
Allergic rhinitis treatment. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America website. Available at: https://www.aafa.org/allergy-treatments/. Updated March 2018. Accessed February 14, 2020.
Allergy shots. American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology website. Available at: https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/allergy-shots-(immunotherapy). Accessed February 14, 2020.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MD
- Review Date: 09/2019
- Update Date: 10/27/2020