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Other allergic rhinitis

Outras rinites alérgicas

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Definition

This refers to other allergic inflammation of the nasal airways. It occurs when an allergen, such as pollen, dust or animal dander (particles of shed skin and hair) is inhaled by an individual with a sensitized immune system.

Index Terms

Other allergic rhinitisAllergy to animalanimal dander allergyAllergy to danderAllergy to dandruffAllergy to feathersHouse dust allergydust allergyNonseasonal allergic rhinitisHair allergyEpidermal allergyInhalant allergyKapok allergyPerennial allergic rhinitisParoxysmal rhinorrhoeaSpasmodic rhinorrhoea