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hay fever

NOUN
allergic reaction to pollen
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"It can mean missed days at work, poor sleep and, for some teenagers and young people, active hay fever symptoms can mean they drop an academic grade in their exams."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

If your hay fever becomes really debilitating, your GP can refer you to a specialist - but that will take a while.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Tree pollen affects 25-35% of hay fever sufferers and typically runs from March to early June for most trees.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At this time of year tree pollen, and particularly birch, is the main reason why people may be suffering from hay fever.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

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




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