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Due to the rainy weather, common illnesses, such as cough and colds may occur.

Although sneezing in the morning is usually a symptom of the common cold, the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane can be caused by, not only a virus, but also an allergic reaction. If the latter is the case, then allergic rhinitis may be the culprit.

Colds’ and Allergic Rhinitis’ symptoms are the following:

There’s another kind of rhinitis called non-allergic rhinitis that also involves chronic sneezing and having a congested, drippy nose for no apparent cause. The symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are similar to those of hay fever or allergic rhinitis, and can be triggered by chlorine, cigarette smoke, cleaning solutions, glues, hair spray, latex, even perfume with loud scent.

According to some sources, agents that trigger rhinitis symptoms range from food and beverages, to weather and hormonal changes. To diagnose rhinitis, one may need to undergo a skin test or blood test. Necessary medication may also help, such as antihistamines, decongestants and nasal corticosteroid sprays that might help control the allergic reaction.

When you ignore or do not medicate allergic rhinitis, everything can be affected–from your job to your personal life. It can cause you to lose focus in your daily activities, preventing you to live up to your full potential. Allergic Rhinitis usually lasts longer than colds, causing discomfort for a lengthy period of time. That is why its early diagnosis and treatment is important.

Reference(s):

http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/cold-guide/common-cold-or-allergy-symptoms
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/allergic-rhinitis