- Hay fever
Hay fever, an allergic reaction to outdoor pollens and molds, causes nasal congestion, itchy eyes, and more.
- Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction causes sneezing, runny nose and hives and can lead to anaphylaxis, a whole body reaction.
- Contact lens use
Wearing contact lenses instead of glasses can sometimes cause eye discomfort, irritation, or infection.
- Rubbing eyelids
Rubbing your eyelids can make the skin on your eyelids look red and, over time, can cause then to thicken.
- Dust exposure
Dust exposure can cause congestion, runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, and more.
- Eye injury
There are many types of eye injury, and symptoms include eye pain, burning, irritation, bleeding, and more.
- Acute sinusitis
Acute sinusitis, an inflammation of the sinuses, causes sinus pain and tenderness, facial redness and more.
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Pinkeye is redness and swelling of the membrane that lines the eyelid, called the conjunctiva.
- Indoor allergens
Indoor allergens are the things that cause an allergic reaction: dust, dust mites, mold, pet hair and more.
- Eyelid inflammation (blepharitis)
Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids, causes redness, irritation; and itchy, crusty eyelids.
- Chronic sinusitis
Chronic sinusitis, or sinus infections, cause a stuffy or runny nose, tooth pain, fever, sore throat and more.
- Dry eyes
Symptoms of dry eyes include a gritty sensation, pain, light sensitivity, eye redness, burning, and stinging.
- Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a bacterial infection spread through tick bites; symptoms include rash, fever chills, and more.
- Nasal polyps
Nasal polyps, sacs of inflamed tissue in the nasal passages, can cause cold symptoms, snoring, and more.
- Nonallergic rhinitis
Non-allergic rhinitis causes congestion, sneezing, runny nose, or itchy red eyes for no apparent reason.
- Epilepsy (simple partial seizures)
During simple partial epileptic seizures, people remain fully conscious, able to respond to external stimuli.
- Epilepsy (complex partial seizures)
During complex partial seizures, people lose consciousness briefly.
- Foreign object in the nose
Symptoms of a foreign body in the nose include trouble breathing, pain, discharge, and bleeding.
- Eye allergies
Eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, can make your eyes itchy, red, and watery.
- Tourette syndrome
Tourette's syndrome is a nervous system disorder that causes involuntary movements or sounds called tics.