Nasal catarrh.

Runny nose.

an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose (usually associated with nasal discharge)

Acute inflammation of nasal mucous membrane with profuse discharge from nostrils.

An inflammation of nasal mucous membrane; with a excessive discharge from the nostrils.

rhinitis - inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

See catarrh.

Coryza is an acute catarrhal condition of the nasal mucous membrane.

Cold in the head; acute inflammation of nasal mucous membrane

Coryza is a word describing the symptoms of a head cold1. It describes the inflammation of the mucus membranes lining the nasal cavity which usually gives rise to the symptoms of a running nose nasal congestion and loss of smell among others. It should be noted that Coryza may not always have an infectious and allergenic aetiology and can also be due to something as innocuous as a cold wind or hot and spicy food.