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membranous rhinitis |
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rhinitis /rhi·ni·tis/ (ri-ni´tis) inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane. allergic rhinitis any allergic reaction of the nasal mucosa, occurring perennially (nonseasonal allergic r.) or seasonally (hay fever) . atrophic rhinitis chronic rhinitis with wasting of the mucous membrane and glands. rhinitis caseo´sa that with a caseous, gelatinous, and fetid discharge. fibrinous rhinitis membranous r. hypertrophic rhinitis that with thickening and swelling of the mucous membrane. membranous rhinitis fibrinous r.; chronic rhinitis with the formation of a false membrane, as in nasal diphtheria. nonseasonal allergic rhinitis , perennial rhinitis allergic rhinitis occurring continuously or intermittently all year round, due to exposure to a more or less ever-present allergen, marked by sudden attacks of sneezing, swelling of the nasal mucosa with profuse watery discharge, itching of the eyes, and lacrimation. seasonal allergic rhinitis hay fever. vasomotor rhinitis 1. nonallergic rhinitis in which symptoms like those of allergic rhinitis are brought on by such stimuli as chilling, fatigue, anger, or anxiety. 2. any condition of allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, as opposed to infectious rhinitis.
rhinitis inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose. It may be mild and chronic, or acute. There are signs of wheezing, sneezing and respiratory stertor at all levels. There is a strong nasal discharge which may be serous to purulent. allergic rhinitis, anaphylactic rhinitis any allergic reaction of the nasal mucosa, occurring perennially (nonseasonal allergic rhinitis) or seasonally. atrophic rhinitis see atrophic rhinitis. bovine atopic rhinitis see enzootic nasal granuloma. catarrhal rhinitis the common form of rhinitis with a transitory catarrhal discharge. familial allergic rhinitis a rarely recorded disease of cattle. fibrinous rhinitis rhinitis with development of a false membrane. hypertrophic rhinitis that with thickening and swelling of the mucous membrane. inclusion body rhinitis see inclusion body rhinitis. membranous rhinitis chronic rhinitis with a membranous exudate. necrotic rhinitis see necrotic rhinitis. parasitic rhinitis see pneumonyssuscaninum. polypous rhinitis chronic rhinitis associated with polyps in the nasal cavity. pseudomembranous rhinitis coagulated discharge clings to the mucosa like a membrane but can be peeled off without leaving a mucosal lesion. purulent rhinitis chronic rhinitis with formation of pus. vasomotor rhinitis 1. nonallergic rhinitis in which transient changes in vascular tone and permeability (with the same symptoms of allergic rhinitis). 2. any condition of allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, as opposed to infectious rhinitis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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