Rhinitis
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| ICD-9 | 472.0 |
|---|---|
| DiseasesDB | 26380 |
Rhinitis is the medical term describing irritation and inflammation of the nose. The primary symptom of rhinitis is a runny nose. It is caused by chronic or acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose due to viruses, bacteria or irritants. The inflammation results in excessive mucous production producing a runny nose, nasal congestion and post-nasal drip.
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ICD-10 codes are provided for the major types of rhinitis:
- (J00) Rhinitis is first usually divided into acute or chronic, with acute rhinitis classified with the common cold.
- (J30.0) Vasomotor rhinitis is non-allergic, and thought to be due to nerve disorders.
- (J30.1-J30.4) Allergic rhinitis is one of the most common allergies. It can be seasonal, caused by outdoor agents such as pollen (pollen allergy is called hay fever), or perennial, caused by house dust mites, indoor mold etc.
- (J31) Chronic rhinitis
- (A50) When rhinitis is due to congenital syphilis, it is called "snuffles".
- Atrophic Rhinitis
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