vasomotor rhinitis

rhinitis /rhi·ni·tis/ (ri-ni´tis) inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane.

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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.

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vasomotor rhinitis

n.

Congestion of nasal mucosa without infection or allergy.

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vasomotor rhinitis,

chronic rhinitis and nasal obstruction, without allergy or infection, characterized by sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, and vascular engorgement of the mucous membranes of the nose. A vaporizer or humidifier and systemic vasoconstrictive agents are used to alleviate discomfort. Nose drops and nasal sprays should be avoided because continued use may cause further vasodilation of the mucous membrane and aggravation of the condition. Topical vasoconstrictors should also be avoided because the nasal mucous membrane loses sensitivity to stimuli. Vasomotor rhinitis is common in pregnancy.

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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.

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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.

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vasomotor rhinitis

ENT Rhinitis characterized by intermittent episodic sneezing, rhinorrhea, and congestion of nasal mucosa, attributed to hypersensitivity to dry air, air pollutants, spicy food, alcohol, emotion, drugs. See Rhinitis.