Definition

Noun: A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages, specifically caused by an allergic reaction to airborne substances such as pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. Symptoms typically include sneezing, itching, nasal congestion, and a runny nose.

Usage

This term is used in medical and general contexts to describe a common type of rhinitis (nasal inflammation) with a specific allergic cause. - It is often modified by the specific allergen, e.g., seasonal allergic rhinitis (commonly called hay fever) or perennial allergic rhinitis. - It functions as a subject, object, or complement in a sentence.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Seasonal allergic rhinitis": Rhinitis triggered by seasonal allergens like pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds.
  • His seasonal allergic rhinitis is worst in the late summer.
• "Perennial allergic rhinitis": Rhinitis that occurs year-round, typically triggered by indoor allergens like dust mites, mold, or animal dander.
  • The cat triggered her perennial allergic rhinitis, causing constant congestion.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhinitis (n): Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, which can have allergic or non-allergic causes.
• Hay fever (n, informal): A common term for seasonal allergic rhinitis.
• Allergen (n): A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Synonyms

• Hay fever (specifically for the seasonal type)

Related Phrases

• To have an allergy to [substance]: While not a phrasal verb with "allergic rhinitis," this is a common construction describing the cause.
  • He has an allergy to ragweed, which causes his allergic rhinitis.

Noun

1. rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction