Whats hay fever ???

Being allergic to pollen, ragweed, etc...the common stuff.

The Laymen's term was just to call it "Hay Fever".

Commonly called hay fever, allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the inner lining of the nose that occurs when an allergic individual encounters an airborne allergen such as pollen, mold, dust mites or animal dander. Usually inhaled, these triggers generate allergy symptoms such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, sore throat and itchy or watery eyes. Allergic rhinitis is very common, with an estimated 20 percent of Americans suffering from the condition, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

There are many types of related rhinitis, each with its own allergy trigger and symptoms. The two main types of allergic rhinitis are:

Perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR). Symptoms appear year-round.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Symptoms vary by the time of year.
SAR is the most common type of allergic rhinitis due to the heavy amounts of various pollens present at different times of the year. However, PAR is generally considered more uncomfortable since sufferers are often also sensitive to indoor allergens such as dust mites and pet dander.

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