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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.