Rhinitis: Nose, Inflammation, Mucous Membrane, Bacteria, Nasal Congestion, Post Drip, Allergen, Histamine, Rhinitis Medicamentosa, Aeroallergen

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Rhinitis (pronounced /rä¿nät¿s/), commonly known as a runny nose, is the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of some internal areas of the nose. The primary symptom of rhinitis is nasal dripping. It is caused by chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants. The inflammation results in the generating of excessive amounts of mucus, commonly producing the aforementioned runny nose, as well as nasal congestion and post-nasal drip. According to recent studies completed in the United States, more than 50 million Americans are current sufferers.[clarification needed] Rhinitis has also been found to adversely affect more than just the nose, throat, and eyes. It has been associated with sleeping problems, ear conditions, and even learning problems.