rhinitis
Stuffy nose condition
Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal passages, causing congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Allergic rhinitis—hay fever—is triggered by pollen, dust, or pet dander.
Non-allergic rhinitis has similar symptoms without an allergic cause.
My rhinitis acts up every spring when the trees bloom.
Obstructed nasal airways
- blocked noseObstructed nasal passages
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- postnasal dripMucus flowing down throat
sniffles · mucus · nasal discharge · itching · loss of smell · mouth breathing · snoring · headache
Allergic rhinitis from pollen
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
- mold sporesReproductive fungal cells
antihistamine · allergen · sneezing · itchy nose · runny nose · allergist · immunotherapy · desensitization
Bony nasal cavity ridges
- septumInternal anatomical partition
- nasal passagesAirways inside the nose
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- nasal polypsBenign sinus tissue masses
cilia · mucous membrane · nasal cavity · nostrils · deviated septum · meatus · nasolacrimal duct
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- immune responseBody fighting foreign threats
inflammatory · edema · vasodilation · cytokines · chronic · acute · hyperemia
Environmental harm from waste
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
- dustFine settled particles
fumes · cigarette smoke · exhaust · particulates · dry air · cold air · spicy food · aerosols
Medicines reducing nasal swelling
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- nasal irrigationFlushing sinuses with saline
humidifier · allergy shots · nasal strips · steam inhalation · avoidance · air purifier · prescription medication
stuffy nose
Obstructed nasal airways
- blocked noseObstructed nasal passages
- runny noseNasal discharge symptom
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
postnasal drip · sniffles · mucus · nasal discharge · itching · loss of smell · mouth breathing · snoring · headache · facial pressure
hay fever
Allergic rhinitis from pollen
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- danderMicroscopic shed skin
- dust mitesMicroscopic skin-eating arachnids
mold spores · antihistamine · allergen · sneezing · itchy nose · runny nose · allergist · immunotherapy · desensitization · seasonal
turbinates
Bony nasal cavity ridges
- septumInternal anatomical partition
- nasal passagesAirways inside the nose
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
nasal polyps · cilia · mucous membrane · nasal cavity · nostrils · deviated septum · meatus · nasolacrimal duct
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- histamineAllergy-response compound
immune response · inflammatory · edema · vasodilation · cytokines · chronic · acute · hyperemia
pollution
Environmental harm from waste
- smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- chemicalsManufactured or isolated substances
dust · fumes · cigarette smoke · exhaust · particulates · dry air · cold air · spicy food · aerosols · industrial fumes
decongestants
Medicines reducing nasal swelling
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
nasal irrigation · humidifier · allergy shots · nasal strips · steam inhalation · avoidance · air purifier · prescription medication
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- Respiratory Problemsasthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema
- ENTear, otology, otolaryngologist, ears, laryngology
- ENT conditionsear infection, tinnitus, hearing loss, sore throat, tonsillitis
- Respiratory Infectionspneumonia, bronchitis, influenza, flu, tuberculosis
- URTIscommon cold, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, epiglottitis
rhinitisclear sinuses
- allergic rhinitisNasal inflammation from allergens