Symptoms might include itching, nasal stuffiness or blockage, clear nasal discharge, post nasal drip, watery eyes, and sneezing. Symptoms generally follow exposure to allergens. Sometimes the seasonality of symptoms can yield a clue as to the cause. For example, house dust and dust mite exposure occurs year-round, with worsening of symptoms in the winter, when windows are closed to stay warm and the dust builds up inside the house. Pollen from trees often peaks in the spring.
Grasses pollinate in late spring and ragweed in the fall.
Other common triggers of allergic rhinitis include animal dander, mold, perfume, paint, and cigarette smoke. There are many treatment options. First and foremost, identify the allergens that trigger your child's symptoms and avoid them as much as possible. This might seem to be a difficult task, but it is not impossible. It mostly requires awareness and imagination.