Rhinitis

[Sarah]

Infllammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucousmembrane of the nostrils.

[Agnes]

Rhinitis is inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane of the nose, characterized by a runny nose and stuffiness and usually caused by the common cold or a seasonal allergy.

Colds and allergies are the most common causes of rhinitis.
Symptoms of rhinitis include a runny nose, sneezing, and stuffiness.
Typically, the diagnosis is based on the symptoms.
The various forms of rhinitis are treated in various ways, such as with antibiotics, antihistamines, surgery, desensitization injections (sometimes called allergy shots), and avoidance of irritants.

Rhinitis is classified as allergic or nonallergic. The cause of nonallergic rhinitis is usually a viral infection, although irritants can cause it. The nose is the most commonly infected part of the upper airways.
Rhinitis may be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-standing). Acute rhinitis commonly results from viral infections but may also be a result of allergies, bacteria, or other causes. Chronic rhinitis usually occurs with chronic sinusitis (chronic rhinosinusitis).

[Julene]

swelling of the lining of the nose: