allergic rhinitis

Term ID

DOID:4481

Synonyms

• atopic rhinitis
• hay fever
• Non-seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Perenial allergic rhinitis
• pollenosis
• seasonal allergic rhinitis

Definition

A rhinitis that is an allergic inflammation and irritation of the nasal airways involving sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching and tearing of the eyes caused by exposure to an allergen such as pollen, dust, mold, animal dander and droppings of cockroaches or house dust mites. (3)

References

• EFO:0003956
• NCI:C34987
• OMIM:607154
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:38103000
• UMLS_CUI:C0002103

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:4481 )