A patient has seasonal allergies. When he is exposed to pollen, he develops inflammation of the nose. The medical term for inflammation of the nose is:

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Rhinitis is the medical term for inflammation of the nose, which is a common symptom of seasonal allergies. Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx or throat, bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs, and laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx or voice box.

A Patient Has Seasonal Allergies