Symptoms 

• Sneezing; itching of the nose
• Itching, especially in kids, often leads to pushing the nose ‘up’ in a cyclic pattern (‘allergic salute’)
• Sneezing may occur in a spell, or bouts, of 10-15, or more – they may emerge erratically all through the day
• Nasal discharge and congestion. The discharge may emerge from the nostrils, or drip down the throat; it is generally clear in colour and usually thin and watery in its consistency
• When the mucous becomes thick, it starts to acquire a yellowish, or greenish, tinge – a straightforward cue that there is a possibility of infection
• Congestion is present in half of all patients with nasal allergies – it is triggered by a combination of swollen nasal membranes and mucous entrapped in the nose
• Nearly 50 per cent of individuals with seasonal allergy also have eye symptoms – itching, redness, and watery output
• Constant rubbing around the eyes is another symptom. It may lead to redness, as also a thickened appearance of the skin