Excessive discharge or buildup of mucus in the nose or throat, associated with inflammation of the mucous membrane.
She was suffering from catarrh, which made her voice sound hoarse and her nose constantly run.
An inflammation of a mucous membrane, especially of the respiratory tract, resulting in congestion and mucus discharge; a cold or respiratory illness marked by such symptoms (archaic).
The damp night air gave him a severe catarrh that lingered for weeks.
