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What is the definition or description of: rhinitis?
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Runny nose: Rhinitis is the medical term for runny or watery nose. Rhinits can be triggered by viral illness, allergies or by even stepping barefoot on cold floors.
Answered 2/23/2014
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Rhinitis definition: This is a symptomatic disorder of the nose characterized by inflamed nasal mucosa. Groupings of rhinitis exist triggered by infection, allergy, non-allergic triggers/exposure, meds, immune disorder, and/or structural problems in the nose. Symptoms can include itching, sneezing, congestion, watery/mucoid drainage, post-nasal drainage with sore throat, ear fullness, and/or sinus pressure/headache.
Answered 8/4/2016
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