Risk Factors for Allergic Rhinitis
A risk factor increases the chance of having a disease or condition. A person can have
allergic rhinitis with or without any of the risk factors listed below. But the more
risks a person has, the higher the chances of having allergic rhinitis.
Talk to a doctor about what steps to take to lower the risk.
Genetics
Allergies often run in families. A person's chances of allergic rhinitis is much
higher if 1 or both of their parents have it.
Health Problems
The chances of allergic rhinitis are higher for people who have:
Age
Allergic rhinitis most often appears in childhood. It may go away as the child grows.
People who started having problems after age 20 may have it through middle age.
Jobs
Some people have problems because of the work they do. Allergic rhinitis may be
caused by:
- Seed or wood dust
- Animal dander
- Textile dust
- Chemicals
- Rubber latex
- Certain foods and spices
- Storage mites
- Odors and fumes such as smoking or air pollution
References
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Allergy shots. American Academy of Allergy, Asthma &
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https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/library/allergy-library/allergy-shots-(immunotherapy).
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Allergy treatment. Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
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