Allergen Information Center
Find allergens that cause runny nose symptoms.
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Environmental Allergies

Pollen
Medium Risk
Causes hay fever (runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes) and sometimes allergic asthma. Severe reactions are rare.
Common Symptoms
Runny nose
Sneezing
Itchy eyes
Allergic asthma

Dust Mites
Medium Risk
Triggers airway inflammation, sneezing, and runny nose; can cause or worsen asthma.
Common Symptoms
Airway inflammation
Sneezing
Runny nose
Asthma

Pet Dander
Medium Risk
Causes allergic rhinitis symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. In some cases, it can trigger allergic asthma.
Common Symptoms
Sneezing
Runny nose
Itchy eyes
Coughing
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Drug Allergies

Aspirin
Medium Risk
Can cause hives, runny nose, and asthma attacks; anaphylactic reactions have also been reported in some cases.
Common Symptoms
Hives
Runny nose
Asthma attacks
Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Anaphylaxis
Insects Allergies

Cockroach
Medium Risk
Proteins in cockroach droppings and bodies can trigger sneezing, coughing, and asthma attacks.
Common Symptoms
Sneezing
Coughing
Asthma attacks
Runny nose
Wheezing
Nasal congestion