rhinitis
/rai'naitis/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
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