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

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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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of hay fever¹

First recorded in 1820–30

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Pollen levels are expected to be high or very high over the next few days which means more bad news for hay fever sufferers after a severe start to the pollen season.

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If you're a hay fever sufferer, another feature of the warm and sunny weather will be an increase in pollen levels.

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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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There will be some good news for people that suffer from hay fever.

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The same note explains how other skin conditions and respiratory problems, including asthma, bronchitis and hay fever, could count against candidates.

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