Are all cases of rhinitis caused by allergies?
Rhinitis may result from many causes other than allergic reaction. Not all rhinitis symptoms are the result of allergies. Listed below are the three most common Rhinitis types and their characteristics. Allergic. Common name: Hay fever. Allergic sensitivity: Yes. Causes may include dust, foods, animals, pollens and molds. Duration of symptoms are perennial and/or seasonal. Infectious. Common name: Colds or flu. Allergic sensitivity: No. Causes may include viruses and bacteria. Duration of symptoms are 3-7 days. Non-allergic. Common name: Irritant. Allergic sensitivity: No. Causes may include Smoke, air pollution, exhaust fumes, aerosol sprays, fragrance, paint fumes, etc. Duration of symptoms are Perennial and/or following exposure. The most common condition causing rhinitis is the common cold, an example of infectious rhinitis. Most infections are relatively short-lived, lasting from three to seven days. Colds can be caused by any one of more than 200 viruses. Children, particularly y
