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hay fever

NOUN
allergic reaction to pollen
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He told the Today Programme on BBC Radio 4 that more research is needed to see if climate change could also be increasing the amount of pollen circulating and making hay fever symptoms more severe.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

So what does this mean for millions of people living with hay fever, and is there anything they can do to cope?

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The warm weather seen in the UK over the last two years means conditions have been ideal for birch tree pollen - a major hay fever trigger.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Darren says hay fever could also be an issue for pupils, particularly those sitting exams.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

In fact, after my first run of visits to Mrs. de Roo five years ago, by the time my hay fever began everyone thought my stammer was cured.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell