rhinitis

[rahy-nahy-tis]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the nose or its mucous membrane.

rhinitis

/ raɪˈnaɪtɪs, raɪˈnɪtɪk /

noun

1. inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose

Other Word Forms

• rhinitic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhinitis¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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She also has ‘allergic rhinitis and allergic conjunctivitis,’ a very messy and dangerous situation,” Trump wrote.

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

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The inflammation process plays a crucial role in allergic respiratory diseases, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

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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.

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