A patient tells the nurse he has a "cold" every spring that lasts a few weeks. Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?

A. Atrophic rhinitis
B. Acute viral rhinitis
C. Allergic rhinitis
D. Vasomotor rhinitis


Answer: C

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