rhinitis medicamentosa

English

Etymology

From rhinitis + Latin medicamentosa (“medication”).

Noun

rhinitis medicamentosa (uncountable)

  1. (otorhinolaryngology) Inflammation of the nasal mucosa caused by the overuse of topical nasal decongestants.
    Synonym: rebound congestion
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