hay fever
noun
: an acute allergic reaction to pollen that is usually seasonal and is marked by sneezing, nasal discharge and congestion, and itching and watering of the eyes
called also pollinosis
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Pollen exposure can trigger various allergic reactions, including symptoms of hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
By the 1890s, knowledge of hay fever, and ways to avoid it, were common.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
It is commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies, common cold, and hay fever.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Claritin is an over-the-counter allergy medication that treats common allergy and hay fever symptoms, like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, red, or watery eyes.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 24 July 2024
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 22 Oct. 2024
By the 1890s, knowledge of hay fever, and ways to avoid it, were common.
—Discover Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
It is commonly used to treat symptoms of allergies, common cold, and hay fever.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024
Claritin is an over-the-counter allergy medication that treats common allergy and hay fever symptoms, like sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, red, or watery eyes.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 24 July 2024
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hay fever
noun
: an acute allergic reaction to pollen that is usually seasonal and is marked by sneezing, nasal discharge and congestion, and itching and watering of the eyes
called also pollinosis
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