allergic rhinitis

Noun
  1. Rhinitis caused by an allergic reaction (synset 114557539)
    is a type of:
    • coryza, rhinitis - an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)
    • hypersensitivity reaction - an inappropriate and excessive reaction to an allergen (as pollen or dust or animal hair or certain foods); severity ranges from mild allergy to severe systemic reactions leading to anaphylactic shock
    subtypes: hay fever, pollinosis - a seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen

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