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Rhinitis

Rhinitis is inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane that causes congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and itching, with treatment focusing on symptom management through medications, allergen avoidance, and sometimes immunotherapy.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus cavities that can be acute or chronic, typically caused by viral infections but sometimes requiring antibiotic treatment, with management ranging from supportive care to surgical intervention depending on severity and underlying factors.

2018 Brazilian general election

The 2018 Brazilian general election resulted in far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro's decisive victory over Workers' Party candidate Fernando Haddad, marking a dramatic shift away from traditional politics amid economic crisis, corruption scandals, and deep social polarization.

São Francisco do Sul, Santa Catarina

São Francisco do Sul is a historic coastal municipality in Santa Catarina, Brazil, combining one of the country's oldest European settlements with a major modern port complex that serves as a crucial gateway for southern Brazilian trade.

Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro

Itaguaí is a major industrial municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, known for its steel production facilities and important bulk cargo port that serves as a key export hub for Brazilian mining and steel products.

Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro

Seropédica is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, established in 1997, known primarily for hosting the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro and maintaining a strong agricultural economy within the metropolitan region.

Paracambi, Rio de Janeiro

Paracambi is a historic municipality in Rio de Janeiro state that served as the birthplace of Brazil's textile industry in the 19th century and now represents an important example of industrial heritage preservation and post-industrial economic transition.

Garotinho (Brazilian politician)

Lucas Pavanato (Brazilian politician)

Pavanato (surname)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

San Juan is Puerto Rico's capital and largest city, combining 500 years of Spanish colonial heritage with its role as the Caribbean's major economic and cultural center under U.S. territorial status.

Ponce, Puerto Rico

Ponce is Puerto Rico's second-largest city and cultural capital, known for its exceptional colonial architecture, rich artistic heritage, and role as the economic center of the island's southern region.