Indoor allergy (perennial allergic rhinitis)

An indoor allergy (perennial allergic rhinitis) is when something in your home or work environment triggers an allergic reaction.

What is an indoor allergy? {#overview}

Indoor allergy symptoms {#symptoms}

Causes of indoor allergies {#causes}

Diagnosing indoor allergies {#diagnosis}

Treatment for an indoor allergy {#treatment}

Preventing indoor allergies

Complications of an indoor allergy {#overflow}

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An indoor allergy is when something in your home or work environment triggers an allergic reaction that causes the lining of your nose to become inflamed. ((perennial rhinitis))

An indoor allergy is when something in your home or work environment triggers an allergic reaction that causes the lining of your nose to become inflamed.