Term Name: rhinitis
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Definition: A upper respiratory infectious disease which involves irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants. The inflammation results in generation of excessive amounts of mucus leading to runny nose, as well as nasal congestion and post-nasal drip.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:4483]   ( DOID:4483 )

Relationships
is a type of: nasal cavity disease
has subtype: allergic rhinitis atrophic rhinitis chronic rhinitis vasomotor rhinitis