Rhinitis

Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders

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Definition

The word rhinitis refers to inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose.

Causes

Rhinitis may be caused by:

A virus infection (acute rhinitis)
An allergic reaction (allergic rhinitis)

Effect (Symptoms)

In atrophic rhinitis the mucous membrane becomes thinned and fragile.

In perennial (or vasomotor) rhinitis there is overgrowth of, and increased secretion by, the membrane.

See also a list of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system (info all on one page).

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