allergic rhinitis

noun

: rhinitis caused by exposure to an allergen
especially : hay fever

Examples of allergic rhinitis in a Sentence

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More than 25% of the U.S. population experiences seasonal allergies, also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever.1 Allergy season typically spans the months of March through May, which are peak pollen seasons. Jillian Kubala, Health, 28 Apr. 2025 Although rare, a garlic allergy may cause symptoms like allergic dermatitis or allergic rhinitis, gastrointestinal problems, asthma, or concerns with the mouth and lips. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025 Vasomotor rhinitis symptoms are similar to the symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 Children 2 years and younger should not use Zyrtec for perennial allergic rhinitis. T'keyah Bazin, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for allergic rhinitis

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of allergic rhinitis was in 1921

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“Allergic rhinitis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allergic%20rhinitis. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

allergic rhinitis

noun
: rhinitis caused by exposure to an allergen
especially : hay fever

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