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Rhinitis

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Rhinitis is an inflammation of the cells lining the nose resulting from the inhalation of an allergen.

The symptoms include nasal obstruction, runny nose and sneezing. Rhinitis can be seasonal, e.g. allergy to pollen (hay fever), or [occur] all year round - e.g. allergy to animals or dust.

Source: Asthmacure.com Glossary  

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Allergy - Respiratory tract

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