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.
A holistic view means that we are interested in engaging and developing the whole person. You can think of this as different levels, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Itâs the concept that the human being is multi-dimensional. We have conscious and unconscious aspects, rational and irrational aspects. We are a bodymind. Not just intellect, but emotion, instinct, intuition, as well. We support people in using all of their âmultiple intelligenceâ that means insight, rationality, logic, emotion, hunches, gut feel, creativity, a sense of harmony and rhythm.