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Rhinitis

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.

By Healthwise Staff
Primary Medical Reviewer E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Harold S. Nelson, MD - Allergy and Immunology
Last Revised July 2, 2009

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Last Updated: July 02, 2009
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