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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For example, your doctor may prescribe the antihistamine, promethazine, to treat symptoms of hay fever and suppress your cough.
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Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
They are used for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies, according to Haleon.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Direct health effects include hay fever and asthma exacerbations, as well as creating conditions for larger tick and mosquito populations for longer periods throughout the year.
—Melissa McCann, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2024
Most people need to demonstrate severe hay fever symptoms that can't be relieved with standard treatments before a GP may refer them for immunotherapy.
—Richard Windsor, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Apr. 2024
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Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
They are used for the temporary relief of symptoms occurring with cold or flu, hay fever, or other respiratory allergies, according to Haleon.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2024
Direct health effects include hay fever and asthma exacerbations, as well as creating conditions for larger tick and mosquito populations for longer periods throughout the year.
—Melissa McCann, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2024
Most people need to demonstrate severe hay fever symptoms that can't be relieved with standard treatments before a GP may refer them for immunotherapy.
—Richard Windsor, The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Apr. 2024
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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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