allergic rhinitis

noun

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

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The researchers wanted to find out whether exposure to the chemical compound triclosan might be linked to eczema, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or wheezing in children. New Atlas, 3 July 2025 Together, the team spent four years developing the first FDA-cleared wearable for allergic rhinitis – powered not by pharmaceuticals, but by physics. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025 In the past, pollen, dust, and other allergens were considered the main threat to people with allergic rhinitis. Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025 These include food allergies, allergic rhinitis or seasonal allergies, and allergic asthma. Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for allergic rhinitis

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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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 12 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

allergic rhinitis

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

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