Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an allergic disorder that is frequently encountered in primary care. It is a symptomatic condition of the nose caused by allergen exposure and IgE-mediated inflammation and characterised by presence of symptoms of nasal congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sneezing, postnasal drip, and nasal pruritus. It exerts a marked detrimental effect on the affected individual’s sleep, social life, quality of life, and attendance and functioning at school and work. Apart from the nasal symptoms, patients with AR may also present with associated allergic conjunctivitis, non-productive cough, Eustachian tube dysfunction, and chronic sinusitis.House dust mites, domestic animals, insects pollens and moulds and occupational triggers such as latex, tobacco smoke, are the triggers associated with allergic rhinitis occurrence.