rhinitis

/rai'naitis/

Thân thiện

A person with rhinitis uses a tissue to blow their nose.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose: Rhinitis is an inflammation of the lining of the nasal passages, typically causing symptoms like a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and itching.

Usage

• Rhinitis is a common condition that can be caused by allergies (allergic rhinitis, like hay fever), infections, or other irritants.
• It is used as a medical term to describe the symptom or diagnosis of nasal inflammation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Seasonal allergic rhinitis affects many people during spring and fall.
  • The doctor diagnosed her with chronic rhinitis due to constant exposure to dust.
  • Symptoms of viral rhinitis often include a runny nose and sneezing.

Advanced Usage

• "Allergic rhinitis": A specific type of rhinitis triggered by allergens like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander.
  • He takes antihistamines to manage his allergic rhinitis.
• "Vasomotor rhinitis": A form of rhinitis not caused by allergy or infection, but by environmental triggers like smoke, strong odors, or temperature changes.
  • Her vasomotor rhinitis flares up in air-conditioned rooms.

Variants and Related Words

• Rhin- (prefix): A prefix relating to the nose, as seen in words like "rhinology" (the study of the nose) and "rhinoplasty" (nose surgery).
• Sinusitis (noun): Inflammation of the sinuses, which is a different but sometimes related condition.

Synonyms

• Nasal inflammation: A more general descriptive term.
• Coryza: An older medical term often used for rhinitis, especially when associated with the common cold.

Related Phrases / Collocations

• To suffer from rhinitis: To experience the condition.
  • She suffers from rhinitis every allergy season.
• To treat rhinitis: To manage or alleviate its symptoms.
  • Nasal sprays are commonly used to treat rhinitis.
• Chronic rhinitis: Rhinitis that persists over a long period.
  • His chronic rhinitis requires ongoing management.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• coryza