Hay Fever
| Definition: |
A seasonal variety of allergic rhinitis, marked by acute conjunctivitis with lacrimation and itching, regarded as an allergic condition triggered by specific allergens. |
| Notes: |
may be caused by grasses (POACEAE), various types of pollen, etc.; note X ref: do not confuse with RHINITIS, ALLERGIC, NONSEASONAL |
Hay Fever Definitions and Terms
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