HAY FEVER Definition & Meaning

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hay fever

noun

Pathology.

a type of allergic rhinitis affecting the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory tract, affecting susceptible persons usually during the summer, caused by pollen of ragweed and certain other plants.

hay fever

noun

an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, etc, characterized by sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose Technical namesallergic rhinitispollinosis

hay fever

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An seasonal allergic condition characterized by a sensitivity to airborne pollen, resulting in nasal discharge, sneezing, and itchy, watery eyes. It occurs especially during late spring, late summer, and early fall and can be caused by the pollens of various plants, especially ragweed and certain trees and grasses.

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Origin of hay fever¹

First recorded in 1820–30

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High pollen levels will mean tricky conditions for some hay fever sufferers, and with the sun gaining strength at this time of year, UV levels are likely to be moderate.

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In one of the five studies that was part of the Journal of Consumer Psychology paper, the researchers asked 386 undergraduate students to imagine buying either antidiarrheal or hay fever medication.

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Those affected often have other allergic conditions such as hay fever, asthma, allergic conjunctivitis and dermatitis.

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