Term Name: | allergic rhinitis |
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Synonyms: | atopic rhinitis, hay fever, Non-seasonal allergic rhinitis, Perenial allergic rhinitis, pollenosis, seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Definition: | A rhinitis that is an allergic inflammation and irritation of the nasal airways involving sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itching and tearing of the eyes caused by exposure to an allergen such as pollen, dust, mold, animal dander and droppings of cockroaches or house dust mites. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:4481] ( DOID:4481 ) |