Are you amongst those millions of people who wake up with runny nose, sneezing and nose block? Then you need to have an ENT consult with an EAR NOSE THROAT specialist to diagnose if you are suffering from Nasal allergy. Sneezing is one of the commonest symptom of Nasal allergy. Repeated and continous attacks of Sneezing indicate your body’s response to environmental allergens that irritate your nasal passages. Nasal itching before an attack of sneezing is common and a sign of nasal allergy. Sneezing is actually a protective mechanism of your body considered to expel the unwanted allergens, bacteria or viruses along with the mucus from your nasal cavity. Other than Allergic Rhinitis, common cold and sinus infection may also be the cause of your sneezing. Irritants like pepper or strong perfumes may also cause sneezing. In Allergic Rhinitis , the nasal discharge is usually watery, which may turn into mucoid nasal discharge later. The Nasal Mucous consistency is generally thin in cases of Nasal Allergic Rhinitis. It may turn thick and purulent if it is untreated and complicates into Allergic Sinusitis. However, Watery Nasal Discharge remains a hallmark of Allergic Rhinitis or Nasal Allergy. Nose Block is another common symptom of nasal allergy causing Allergic Rhinitis and is because of Odema or swelling of the nasal mucosa or hypertrophy of the nasal turbinates. It is important here to note that if you do suffer from this symptom, do not be tempted to use Decongestant nasal drops to relieve you of the Nasal blockage as continuous use of the same may lead to a condition known as Rhinitis Medicamentosa which may lead to a permanent nasal blockage if the drug is not withdrawn. Consult your ENT specialist who will help you in the treatment of your symptoms of Nose Allergy. Itching of the eyes, Itching in the nose, watery nasal discharge, nose block, and sneezing are all recognizable signs of Allergic Rhinitis and I would advise you to consult an ENT doctor near you for management of the same. Anti Histamines either oral or as a nasal spray is used by the ENT specialist for the relief of symptoms of nasal allergy . Oral steroids or Intranasal steroid sprays are also commonly used for the treatment of nasal allergy. Generally, your ENT doctor will prescribe you one of both of the above or a combination of the above medications depending on the severity of your condition. Nasal allergy tests are a part of the investigations for Allergic Rhinitis which your ENT Specialist will prescribe if needed. Nasal Allergy tests like complete blood count, serum IgE levels, Allergy testing can be done on an outpatient basis by your Ear Nose Throat doctor, if necessary. New research in the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis consists of the use of Probiotics in Allergic Rhinitis, as also use of Immunomodulators in allergic rhinitis is recommended by some ENT doctors. Immunotherapy in Allergic Rhinitis is also available as a part of treatment for Nasal Allergy. Prior to starting Immunotherapy for Nasal Allergy, Allergy Testing will be done by your ENT doctor and depending on the result of Allergy testing, Immunotherapy for your Nasal Allergy or Allergic Rhinitis can be started.