| rhinitis, atrophic | A chronic form of rhinitis marked by wasting of the mucous membrane and the glands. It is usually associated with crusting and foul-smelling discharges. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| rhinitis medicamentosa | Inflammation of the nasal mucosa secondary to excessive or improper topical medication. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rhinitis nervosa | <chest medicine> An inflammatory response in the nasal passages to an allergic stimulus. Often includes: nasal congestion, sneezing, runny or itchy nose. (27 Sep 1997) |
| rhinitis sicca | A form of chronic rhinitis with little or no secretion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| rhinitis, vasomotor | A form of rhinitis brought about by changes in vascular tone and permeability. The aetiology is obscure. (12 Dec 1998) |
| chronic rhinitis | A protracted sluggish inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane; in the later stages the mucous membrane with its glands may be thickened (hypertrophic rhinitis) or thinned (atrophic rhinitis). (05 Mar 2000) |
| scrofulous rhinitis | Tuberculous infection of the nasal mucous membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hypertrophic rhinitis | Chronic rhinitis with permanent thickening of the mucous membrane. (05 Mar 2000) |
| necrotic rhinitis of pigs | An infection of the subcutaneous structures of the snout of swine which causes malformation of the face; it is frequently due to infection of wounds made for the insertion of metal rings to discourage or prevent the animal from rooting in the soil; Fusobacterium necrophorum plays an important role in this disease. Synonym: bullnose. (05 Mar 2000) |
| inclusion body rhinitis | A respiratory disease of pigs caused by the cytomegalovirus porcine herpesvirus 2 and characterised by rhinitis and conjunctivitis in young pigs. (05 Mar 2000) |
| acute extrinsic allergic alveolitis | <radiology> No chest X-ray findings in 30-95%, diffuse acinar consolidative pattern (oedema and exudative filling of alveoli), basilar distribution, lymph node enlargement (unusual, more common with recurrence) see: extrinsic allergic alveolitis (12 Dec 1998) |
| allergic | <immunology> Pertaining to, caused by, affected with or of the nature of allergy. (18 Nov 1997) |
| allergic alveolitis | <chest medicine> Inflammation of the lungs which occurs secondary to exposure to a chemical, organic dust, fungus or mould. Chronic exposure can lead to chronic lung changes evident on chest X-ray. Symptoms include cough, fever, shortness of breath and wheezing. See: bird-handler's disease. (27 Sep 1997) |
| allergic angiitis | An acute form of vasculitis which may affect the skin only, but also may involve other organs, with a polymorphonuclear infiltrate in the walls of and surrounding small (dermal) vessels. Nuclear fragments are formed by karyorrhexis of the neutrophils. See: leukocytoclastic vasculitis. Synonym: allergic angiitis, hypersensitivity vasculitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| allergic asthma | <chest medicine> A disease process that is characterised by paradoxical narrowing of the bronchi (lung passageways) making breathing difficult. Treatment includes bronchodilators which are given orally or delivered as an aerosol (inhaled). Corticosteroids are reserved for more difficult cases. Symptoms include wheezing, difficulty breathing (particularly exhaling air) and tightness in the chest. Factors which can exacerbate asthma include rapid changes in temperature or humidity, allergies, upper respiratory infections, exercise, stress or smoke (cigarette). See: status asthmaticus. (27 Sep 1997) |