HealthAugust 15, 2026

rhinitis

ry-NY-tis

Definition

Inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose, often causing congestion, sneezing, and runny nose.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'rhis' (nose) and the suffix '-itis' (denoting inflammation), a standard construction in medical terminology to describe inflammatory conditions.

In the news

The article mentions chronic rhinitis as a condition that causes nasal obstruction, which some individuals have reported experiencing relief from by using humming techniques.

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