Diseases

Rhinitis

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Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose. Symptoms of rhinitis include runny nose (rhinorrhea), nasal itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing. Rhinitis is categorized into allergic rhinitis (hay fever), non-allergic rhinitis, and mixed rhinitis (a combination of allergic and non-allergic).

SYMPTOMS

Rhinitis is inflammation of the nose, symptoms of rhinitis include runny nose (rhinorrhea), nasal itching, nasal congestion, and sneezing.

CAUSES

Chronic rhinitis and post-nasal drip definition and facts. ... One of the most common characteristics of chronic rhinitis is post-nasal drip, which is mucus accumulation in the back of the nose and throat that drips downward from the back of the nose. Post-nasal drip can cause sore throat, cough, or throat clearing.