Rhinitis

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Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages that is most often caused by allergies or respiratory infections. Rhinitis can trigger asthma symptoms in people who have asthma.

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Author:Debby Golonka, MPH
Medical Review:Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Last Updated: 08/08/2007

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