Webster's New World Medical Dictionary

rhinitis
Irritation of the nose.
rhinitis, acute
Inflammation of the nose that
occurs for only a few days. Typically, acute rhinitis is
caused by a virus (a cold).
rhinitis, allergic
See 
allergic rhinitis.
rhinitis, allergic, perennial
See 
allergic
rhinitis, perennial.
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rhinitis, allergic, seasonal
See 
allergic rhini-
tis, seasonal.
rhinitis, chronic
Inflammation of the nose that
lasts for weeks to months. Chronic rhinitis may be
caused by bacterial infection, allergy, nasal irritants,
structural issues, or physiological problems.
rhinitis, vasomotor
Inflammation of the nose
due to abnormal neuronal (nerve) control of the
blood vessels in the nose. Vasomotor rhinitis is not
an allergic reaction as is allergic rhinitis. It is
brought on by irritation of the nose, frequently by
cool temperatures.
rhinophyma
A condition characterized by a bul-
bous, enlarged red nose and puffy cheeks. There
may also be thick bumps on the lower half of the
nose and the nearby cheek areas. Rhinophyma
occurs mainly in men, and it is a complication of the
common skin disease rosacea. See also 
rosacea.
rhinoplasty
Plastic surgery on the nose, known
familiarly as a nose job. Rhinoplasty is a facial cos-
metic procedure that is usually performed to
enhance the appearance of the nose. During this type
of rhinoplasty, the nasal cartilage and bones are
modified, or tissue is added. Rhinoplasty is also per-
formed to repair nasal fractures and other structural
problems. In these cases, the goal is to restore prein-
jury appearance or to create a normal appearance.