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The things that cause your nasal allergy symptoms are called your triggers. Know your triggers, so you can avoid them. Common triggers include:
Indoors
- Pets. Dogs, cats, and other animals shed tiny flakes of skin called dander. Dander can cause allergy symptoms. Some people may also be allergic to an animal’s saliva or urine.
- Rugs and carpets. Floor coverings often house dust mites. These are bugs so small that you can’t see them. They can trigger your allergies. Many people are also allergic to dried cockroach droppings and remains.
- Beds. Dust mites and other allergens can be found in beds, including the sheets, pillows, mattresses, and box springs. Many people are also allergic to the feathers in comforters and pillows.
- Curtains and blinds. Curtains and blinds can collect dust that may have dust mites (bugs so small that you can’t see them).
Outdoors
- Mold. Mold gives off substances that can cause allergic reactions. It grows outdoors as well as in damp areas indoors. This includes places like the bathroom.
- Trees. Trees release pollens, which are a common cause of allergies.
- Grasses and weeds. Grasses and weeds give off pollens that cause allergies. Doing yard work can release pollens and molds into the air.
- Weather conditions. Wind raises the level of allergens in the air. Rain lowers it. Both wind and rain can affect allergies.
Fill out the diary in the Allergy Action Plan (PDF Format) to help you and your doctor learn about possible triggers. Your doctor may suggest allergy testing to help identify your triggers.
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