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hay fever

NOUN
allergic reaction to pollen
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"While for some their symptoms can be mild, for many their hay fever symptoms impacts their quality of life," says Anne Biggs, deputy head of clinical services at Allergy UK.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

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

I got a hay fever attack and sneezed ten or twenty times into a nuggety hanky.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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