According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, there are some pattern of syndrome thta lead to Acute rhinitis:
1. Syndrome of wind and cold invading the lung
2. Syndrome of wind and heat invading the lung
Besides these two causes, There are other reasons that may lead to acute rhinitis:
Antibodies
Antibody
Immunoglobulin E
Vasomotor rhinitis
Hay fever
Allergy
Allergen
Allergic rhinitis
Allergies
Seasonal allergies
Outdoor allergies
Allergic reaction
Hypersensitivity reaction