hay fever
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an illness that causes a runny nose and watery eyes, caused by dust from plants that come into the body through the air
- Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is an allergic reaction to pollen or other airborne allergens.
- Symptoms of hay fever include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, and throat irritation.
- Hay fever symptoms can be triggered by exposure to pollen from grasses, trees, or weeds.
- Antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids are commonly used to relieve hay fever symptoms.
- Avoiding allergen exposure and using air filters can help manage hay fever during pollen seasons.
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