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Hay fever

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<B>Hay fever:</B> A seasonal allergy to airborne particles characterized by itchy eyes, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy throat, and excess mucus.</P> Hay fever is a misnomer because it is not caused by hay and it does not produce a fever.

It is also known as allergic rhinitis or pollinosis.

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