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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In the nasal spray form, budesonide is used to relieve sneezing and congestion caused by hay fever and allergies, but there is no research on the medication’s effectiveness in treating measles.
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis: Symptoms from allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis (hay fever) might also worsen after eating certain foods.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Hay Fever Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as seasonal allergies or hay fever, is a response to allergens such as pollen.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Symptoms of hay fever include stuffy (inflamed) nasal passages, itchy throat, and watery eyes.1617
Research has shown ginger supplementation may be a potential alternative to medications such as Claritin (loratadine), an antihistamine.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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Jenna Anderson, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
Allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis: Symptoms from allergic asthma or allergic rhinitis (hay fever) might also worsen after eating certain foods.
—Corinne Savides Happel, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Hay Fever Allergic rhinitis, commonly known as seasonal allergies or hay fever, is a response to allergens such as pollen.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
Symptoms of hay fever include stuffy (inflamed) nasal passages, itchy throat, and watery eyes.1617
Research has shown ginger supplementation may be a potential alternative to medications such as Claritin (loratadine), an antihistamine.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
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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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