This causes the nasal membranes to swell up. Rhinitis refers to the inflammation of mucous membranes that line the nose. It is characterized by runny, itchy nose. Rhinitis could be allergic as well as non-allergic in nature. One may develop such symptoms on coming into contact with environmental irritants.
holistic approach. A term referring to a healthcare philosophy in which the entire patient is evaluated and treated. Describing an approach to patient care in the UK in which the physical, mental and social factors in the patient's condition, rather than just the diagnosed disease, are taken into account. holistic approach.
1Characterized by the belief that the parts of something are intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole. âIf so, a paradigm shift to the holistic approach might be managed.â. âThese two books bring a holistic approach to the analysis of transport and transport networks.â. âWe will all need to get beyond our individual narrow interests and begin to develop a holistic solution that works for everyone.â.