A patient tells the nurse he has a "cold" every spring that lasts for 8 to 10 weeks. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?

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The patient's symptoms occurring every spring suggest a seasonal pattern, which is characteristic of allergic rhinitis. The duration of symptoms also supports this diagnosis, as acute viral rhinitis typically lasts 7-10 days, while symptoms associated with allergic rhinitis can persist for weeks to months. Vasomotor rhinitis and atrophic rhinitis are less likely diagnoses based on the patient's reported symptoms.

A Patient Tells the Nurse He Has a "Cold" Every