Rhinitis is a term implying inflammation of the nasal mucosa. There is generalised swelling of the mucosa, increased volume and viscosity of nasal secretions and impairment of normal ciliary function. Clinically, rhinitis is defined by the onset of two or more of the following symptoms - nasal discharge, sneezing, nasal itching and congestion1.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/ear-nose-throat/rhinitis-and-nasal-obstruction