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hay fever

NOUN
allergic reaction to pollen
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If you have watery or itchy eyes, headaches, a reduced sense of smell, or disrupted sleep and tiredness - it could be you are suffering from hay fever.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

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

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

If your hay fever becomes really debilitating, then you'll need to see your GP who can refer you to specialist - but that will mean waiting for a while.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2025

In the long term, it's likely that a changing climate will have an impact on hay fever.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 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