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hay fever

NOUN
allergic reaction to pollen
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Unfortunately for hay fever sufferers, pollen levels are likely to rise as the increasing temperatures come in the wake of wet weather.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

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

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

From BBC Jul. 19, 2025

If you're sneezing hundreds of times day, your eyes are watering and you're sleeping badly then it's probably hay fever.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2025

Ragweed, the bane of hay fever sufferers, offers an interesting example of the way efforts to control nature sometimes boomerang.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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