Allergic rhinitis, known as nasal allergies, is an inflammatory reaction of the nasal passages to allergens, such as dust mites, animal dander, mold spores, and pollens.

• 过敏性鼻炎也叫鼻敏感症，是当鼻腔遭受致敏原如尘埃、动物皮屑、霉菌孢子和花粉等时产生的炎症反应。