Rhinitis

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Rhinitis Definition by Healthwise:

Rhinitis

Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages that is most often caused by allergies or respiratory infections. Rhinitis can trigger asthma symptoms in people who have asthma.

Author: Debby Golonka, MPH
Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Last Updated: August 8, 2007

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