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allergic rhinitis

American  

noun

Pathology.
  1. a condition characterized by head congestion, sneezing, tearing, and swelling of the nasal mucous membranes, caused by an allergic reaction.


allergic rhinitis British  

noun

  1. pathol a technical name for hay fever

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"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

The institute has published its recommendations for the tablet, made by ALK-Abello, which is an option to treat moderate-to-severe house dust mite allergic rhinitis.

From BBC Jan. 30, 2025

More than 100 million Americans are affected by various types of allergies every year, and one of the most common allergic conditions is seasonal allergic rhinitis, otherwise known as hay fever, according to AAFA.

From Seattle Times Mar. 22, 2024

In fact, living with the animal increases the risk that allergic rhinitis, commonly known as “hay fever,” will turn into more serious allergic asthma.

From Scientific American May 4, 2023

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