Description

Tuberculous rhinitis is an inflammatory condition of the nasal mucosa caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is characterized by symptoms such as nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, and sometimes nasal ulcers, and is often associated with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe symptoms in various ways, which can lead to confusion. It is important to stick to the term 'rinitis tuberculosa' in formal contexts. Be cautious of colloquial terms that may refer to similar conditions but are not clinically accurate.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous rhinitis after presenting with persistent nasal symptoms.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con rinitis tuberculosa después de presentar síntomas nasales persistentes.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'rinitis tuberculosa' with 'rinitis alérgica'; misinterpreting related terms like 'tuberculosis' as a general infection; misunderstanding the severity implied by 'tuberculosa'.