allergic rhinitis

noun

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

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While everyone reacts differently, people who struggle with seasonal allergies, or allergic rhinitis, are often affected by all types of pollen. Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026 Pollen can significantly impact those with allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma. Hali Smith march 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 Mar. 2026 May Worsen Allergy Symptoms A 2024 study looked at black seed oil as a possible treatment for people with allergic rhinitis. Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Dec. 2025 Seasonal allergic rhinitis is what most people think of as hay fever — allergy symptoms that flare up at certain times of the year, usually in the spring, summer or fall, when pollen from trees, grasses or weeds is in the air. Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for allergic rhinitis

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 28 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

allergic rhinitis

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

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