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 This might be why CNN: What are symptoms of seasonal allergies? Dr. Leana Wen: Seasonal allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever, occur when your immune system reacts to something in the environment, such as pollen from plants. Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Mar. 2024 Other medicines to ease congestion for the common cold include those containing oral pseudoephedrine, and for hay fever or allergic rhinitis, nasal steroids, such as Flonase, as well as nasal antihistamines and oral pseudoephedrine. Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2023 Patients with respiratory allergies like asthma and allergic rhinitis usually had both of those conditions, in addition to other allergic conditions. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 25 July 2023 At 26 months, the study found, children developed allergic rhinitis, or hay fever. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 25 July 2023 Shortness of breath Itchy nose, mouth, or throat Itchy skin Trouble sleeping Patel added that a dust mite allergy can cause or worsen other medical conditions such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, asthma, and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 11 July 2023 In 2021, about 81 million people in the U.S. experienced from seasonal allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, a reaction to pollen from trees, grasses and weeds, according to the Asthmas and Allergy Foundation of America. Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 26 May 2023 Seasonal allergies, also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis, occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, animal dander or dust mites. Mansi Kanuga Md, Anchorage Daily News, 14 May 2023 A number of developments should be considered when treating what’s called allergic rhinitis. Timothy Fanning, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Dec. 2021

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

allergic rhinitis

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

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