allergy sufferer
Pollen-sensitive person
A person who experiences allergic reactions—to pollen, dust, pet dander, certain foods, or other triggers.
The term appears frequently in health contexts and advertising: Allergy sufferers should avoid outdoor activity when pollen counts are high.
Spring and fall are particularly difficult seasons for allergy sufferers sensitive to airborne particles.
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- pollenFloral reproductive grains
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- itchyProvoking scratching urges
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