Rhinitis vs. Coryza — What's the Difference?

Rhinitis, also known as coryza, is irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose. Common symptoms are a stuffy nose, runny nose, sneezing, and post-nasal drip.The inflammation is caused by viruses, bacteria, irritants or allergens.

See cold.

Inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes.

(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the nasal cavity, usually causing a running nose, nasal congestion and loss of smell.

(pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Nasal catarrh.

Inflammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils.

An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

An inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)