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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