What is another word for rhinitis?

Pronunciation: [ɹa͡ɪnˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Rhinitis is a common condition that affects the nasal passages. It is typically characterized by symptoms such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, and postnasal drip. There are a few different synonyms for rhinitis, including allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever), infectious rhinitis (caused by a virus or bacteria), and non-allergic rhinitis (not caused by allergies). Other terms used to describe rhinitis include nasal inflammation, sinusitis, and nasal allergy. Treatment for rhinitis generally involves managing the underlying cause, such as avoiding allergens, taking antihistamines or decongestants, or using nasal sprays.

What are the hypernyms for Rhinitis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Rhinitis

He preferred to call the disease rhinitis sympathetica or coryza vaso-motoria periodica, names which are much better descriptive terms and have no unsubstantiated suggestions of etiology in them.
"Psychotherapy"
James J. Walsh

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