Are all nasal complaints allergy related?
No. Infections may also cause nasal complaints. The most common nose infection is a cold, which is normally over in a week's time. Irritating agents, such as the smell of paint or smoke, may also cause nasal complaints. It may be an allergy, but not necessarily, although irritation of the nose by such agents may cause symptoms that suggest an allergic reaction. Finally, abnormalities in the structure or position of the nose may result in nasal complaints.

