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rhinitis

American  
[rahy-nahy-tis] / raɪˈnaɪ tɪs /

noun

Pathology.
  1. inflammation of the nose or its mucous membrane.


rhinitis British  
/ raɪˈnaɪtɪs, raɪˈnɪtɪk /

noun

  1. inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of rhinitis

First recorded in 1880–85; rhin- + -itis

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One of the employees said they had been diagnosed with occupational asthma and occupational rhinitis and their lung function had declined by a third.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition driven by the immune system and often precedes the development of asthma and allergic rhinitis," explained medical student Tristan Nguyen, BS, the lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Nov. 8, 2025

That includes veterans suffering from cancer, allergic rhinitis, bronchial asthma, hypertension, sinusitis and other conditions, often related to the respiratory system.

From New York Times • May 21, 2024

A telltale sign of the arrival of spring is the onset of seasonal allergic rhinitis, usually marked by a runny nose, watery and red eyes, or an itchy throat, ears, and palate.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023

Atrophic tracheitis, with symptoms quite similar to atrophic rhinitis is a not unusual accompaniment of the nasal condition.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

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