rhinitis

noun

rhi·​ni·​tis rī-ˈnī-təs 

: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose

Examples of rhinitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adults and children with respiratory allergies, such as allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages after exposure to an allergen), are at a high risk of developing nosebleeds. —Jurairat J. Molina, Verywell Health, 12 June 2025

Multiple studies support the impact of temperature and humidity on triggering allergic rhinitis flare-ups (inflammation of the nasal passages). —Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025

For many people with allergic rhinitis (a runny or congested nose caused by allergies), this means that congestion gets worse at night or in the early morning. —Rachael Zimlich, Bsn, Rn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025

Vasomotor rhinitis causes symptoms like a runny nose and congestion, similar to the symptoms associated with allergies. —Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rhinitis

• allergic rhinitis

Rhymes for rhinitis

• arthritis
• bronchitis
• bursitis
• detritus
• gastritis
• glossitis
• mastitis
• metritis
• nephritis
• neuritis
• orchitis
• osteitis

Medical Definition

rhinitis

noun

rhi·​ni·​tis rī-ˈnīt-əs 

plural rhinitides -ˈnit-ə-ˌdēz 

: inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose marked especially by rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and itching, and sneezing

also : any of various conditions characterized by rhinitis see allergic rhinitis, rhinitis medicamentosa, rhinitis sicca, vasomotor rhinitis