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Answer for the clue "Allergic inflammation ", 8 letters:
rhinitis

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Rhinitis or 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 . In rhinitis, the inflammation of the mucous membrane is caused by viruses , bacteria ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Rhinitis \Rhi*ni"tis\ (r[-i]*n[imac]"t[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr. "ri`s, "rino`s, the nose + -itis.] (Med.) Inflammation of the nose; esp., inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nostrils.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1829, medical Latin, from rhino- "nose" + -itis .

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (label en pathology) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

Usage examples of rhinitis.

Mona went to hospital with rhinitis caused by strong perfume on plane.