Description

Tuberculous rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is characterized by nasal obstruction, discharge, and may be confirmed through bacteriological or histological examination.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term is specific to tuberculosis-related conditions and may be confused with other forms of rhinitis. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may arise in conversation. Common variants may include 'rinitis por tuberculosis', which should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous rhinitis, with bacteriological or histological confirmation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con rinitis tuberculosa, con confirmación bacteriológica o histológica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with allergic rhinitis; mispronouncing 'tuberculosa'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.