Rhinitis

usgb/raɪˈnaɪtɪs/
noun

A condition in which the nose's inside lining becomes inflamed.

I couldn't stop sneezing due to the rhinitis I caught over the weekend.
Visual representation of "rhinitis" - A condition in which the nose's inside lining becomes inflamed.

Often appears as...

  • allergic rhinitis
  • non-allergic rhinitis

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Medical Condition

Rhinitis is used when talking about health and symptoms affecting the nose.

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During my check-up, the doctor told me I have rhinitis.
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Technical Term

Rhinitis is not casual language; it's more common in medical discussions or readings.

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The patient was diagnosed with severe rhinitis.
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Allergy-Related

Often rhinitis is discussed in the context of allergies, typically caused by pollen.

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My allergic rhinitis flares up during spring.
Visual representation of the word "Rhinitis"

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