Allergic rhinitis happens when tiny, tiny pieces in the air — called allergens — make your body react.

Imagine things like pollen, pet dander, mold, or dust sneaking into your nose or mouth when you breathe. Your body doesn’t like them! So, it opens a closet full of natural messengers called histamine.

These messengers rush through your blood, telling your body to sneeze, make your nose itchy, and your eyes watery.

Luckily, allergy medicines can help close that closet again. 😊