There is no guaranteed permanent cure for allergic rhinitis
Identify and avoid your specific allergens
Keep windows closed during high pollen seasons
Use HEPA air filters indoors
Wash bedding weekly in hot water
Remove carpets, heavy drapes, and dust-collecting items
Control indoor humidity to reduce mold and dust mites
Shower and change clothes after outdoor exposure
Keep pets out of the bedroom if pet dander triggers symptoms
Use saline nasal irrigation regularly
Take antihistamines as directed by a clinician
Use intranasal corticosteroid sprays as directed by a clinician
Consider leukotriene receptor antagonists if prescribed
Consider allergen immunotherapy for long-term symptom reduction
Ask an allergist about allergy shots
Ask an allergist about sublingual immunotherapy
Treat associated sinus or asthma problems
Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke
Maintain regular follow-up with an allergist or ENT specialist