pollen allergy
Springtime nasal misery
Pollen allergy is an immune reaction to airborne plant pollen, causing sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion.
Also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis, it flares seasonally when trees, grasses, or weeds release pollen: My pollen allergy is worst in spring.
Antihistamines and avoiding outdoor activity during high pollen counts help manage symptoms.
- sneezingSudden forceful nasal expulsion
- itchy eyesIrritated, scratchy vision organs
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- allergenImmune response trigger
- nasal spraysMedicine squirted into nostrils
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