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hay fever
an atopic allergy characterized by sneezing, itching and watery eyes, nasal discharge, and a burning sensation of the palate and throat. It
is a localized anaphylactic reaction to an extrinsic allergen, usually pollen or the spores of molds. When the allergen comes
in contact with cell-bound immunoglobulin E in the tissues of the conjunctiva, nasal mucosa, and bronchial tree, the tissues release mediators of anaphylaxis and produce the characteristic symptoms of hay fever.
nonseasonal hay fever
, perennial hay fever
nonseasonal allergic rhinitis.

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