In perennial rhinitis, symptoms are present year-round and are usually due to things present in the home or occasionally in the diet. Symptoms are typically worse at night and upon arising in the morning. In addition to the usual complaints, perennial rhinitis may produce chronic symptoms that, at first, may not seem allergic. Sinus headache, loss of the senses of smell and taste, lack of energy from poor sleep, and malocclusion of the teeth are some examples. The most common cause of perennial allergy complaints is the dust mite which live primarily in bedclothes, carpeting, and upholstered furniture.
Pets are another significant cause.
The worst offenders are cats and dogs but small rodents, rabbits, and birds may also be troublesome. Indoor mold spores, mildew, and foods are less frequent causes of chronic symptoms. A void exposure 2. R elieve symptoms with medication 3. T ake allergy shots.