Why does my nose sting so during an allergy attack?

If you find out let me know, I had the worst allergy attacks of my life during the past week. So horrible, bleh.

I believe it’s a symptom of rhinitis. Further, when it’s happened to me, it feels like my blood vessels (which are swollen from the rhinitis) are about to explode.

I find that my allergies and this particular symptom are much improved by putting lanolin or Vaseline up each nostril on a regular basis.

I’m guessing that rhinitis is what I get as a result of the allergy attack, but I didn’t think it was an instant effect?

I think the histamine is what causes the stinging symptom, and it can be instantaneous. For me, some days the sensation happens in both my nostrils and my inner ear canals….ERGH!

I think the dryness that accompanies the rhinitis is what causes the pain. It cracks your skin in your nasal passages. Use a moisturizer lightly. Be sure to drink more water when having an allergy attack.