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Concept information

Preferred term

hay fever

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Allergic rhinitis that occurs at the same time every year. It is characterized by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching, and regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • hayfever
  • pollen allergy
  • pollinosis
  • seasonal allergic rhinitis

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/198903

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