For additional Healthcare News visit our Breaking News Archive. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, allergic rhinitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes caused by allergens. When allergic rhinitis is caused by common outdoor allergens such as mold, grass, tree and weed pollens, it is often referred to as seasonal allergies or hayfever.
Indoor allergens can also cause allergic rhinitis.
Common indoor allergens are indoor mold, cockroaches or house dust mites, and animal dander. Consult your physician for more information. The study involved forty drivers who ranged in age from 25 to 44 years and who suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis. To safely determine the true impact of allergy medication on driving, the forty participants were tested using the Iowa Driving Simulator. This computerized program involves a stationary car in which participants feel and experience realistic driving situations.