A person tells the nurse he has a 'cold' every spring that lasts for several weeks. What does the nurse suspect that the person is experiencing?

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The fact that the cold occurs every spring suggests that it may be related to allergens that are more prevalent during that time. Allergic rhinitis is also known as seasonal allergies and can cause cold-like symptoms such as runny nose, congestion, and sneezing that last for several weeks. Vasomotor rhinitis, acute viral rhinitis, and atrophic rhinitis are less likely to occur in a seasonal pattern or last for several weeks.

A Person Tells the Nurse He Has a 'Cold' Every