Hay fever, also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is an allergy-related inflammation of the nasal passages, throat and eye membrane (conjunctiva), caused by sensitivity to airborne pollens and molds. These airborne pollens come from various species of trees, grasses, weeds and other plants whose pollens are carried by the wind rather than by insects. Because different types of pollen trigger symptoms in different people, each person's specific hay fever "season" is fairly...
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Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal passages, usually associated with watery nasal discharge and itching of the nose and eyes.Allergic... Read more »
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Hay fever; Nasal allergiesSymptomsSymptoms that occur shortly after you come into contact with the substance you are allergic to may include:Itchy... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; ABPA Symptoms Cough may produce... Read more »