1. inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed her with allergic rhinitis caused by pollen.
• Chronic rhinitis can make breathing through the nose difficult.
• His rhinitis symptoms include a runny nose and sneezing.
• The medication helped reduce the inflammation from her rhinitis.
• Seasonal rhinitis affects many people during spring and fall.
• The patient’s rhinitis was triggered by dust mites in the bedroom.