Rhinitis (noun)

Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, causing a runny or congested nose and sneezing.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from greek rhis, rhin- "nose" + -itis "inflammation".

Examples:

1. The patient was diagnosed with seasonal rhinitis and prescribed allergy medication.
2. The rhinitis was caused by an allergy to pollen.
3. The rhinitis was affecting the patient's ability to breathe through the nose.
4. The doctor advised the patient to avoid exposure to allergens to prevent rhinitis.
5. The patient was suffering from persistent rhinitis and sought medical treatment.