DISEASES

Disease-gene associations mined from literature

Human genes for rhinitis

Rhinitis [DOID:4483]

A upper respiratory infectious disease which involves irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants. The inflammation results in generation of excessive amounts of mucus leading to runny nose, as well as nasal congestion and post-nasal drip.

Synonyms:  rhinitis,  DOID:4483,  rhinitises,  runny nose,  runny noses