This allows for maximal diagnostic evaluation and patient convenience. The allergist, your physician, will outline a treatment regimen emphasizing allergen avoidance strategies, medications and may also recommend immunotherapy. The immunotherapy can be administered at the Mayo Clinic or the immunotherapy mix can be mailed to your hometown physician or clinic where it can be administered under their supervision. Symptoms are seasonal and caused by pollens to trees, grasses and weeds. Perennial Rhinitis - An inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergic reaction.
Typical causes are Animal dander's, house dust mite, feathers, pillow stuffings and molds.
Vasomotor Rhinitis - An inflammation of the nasal passages not caused by an allergic reaction. It often produces symptoms of a stuffy or excessively runny nose, sneezing and congestion. The most common triggers are changes in temperature, fumes, cold air, air pollutants, and oral contraceptives. It often produces blocked nasal passages, nasal congestion and may cause loss of smell. Follow Up Patients can be followed on a regular basis.