allergic rhinitis

noun

: rhinitis caused by exposure to an allergen
especially : hay fever

Examples of allergic rhinitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pollen exposure can trigger various allergic reactions, including symptoms of hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024 Sure, allergic rhinitis in some cases can cause result in symptoms that impeded daily activities. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 This may be an early case of atopy — the genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases like asthma and allergic rhinitis. Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024 May Help Allergies Adding moisture to the air to treat allergic rhinitis (which involves nasal congestion) helps reduce inflammation and allergy symptoms. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for allergic rhinitis 

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allergic rhinitis was in 1921

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“Allergic rhinitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic%20rhinitis. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

allergic rhinitis

noun
: rhinitis caused by exposure to an allergen
especially : hay fever

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