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Hay fever

Hay fever

Heuschnupfen·Also: Pollenallergie, allergische Rhinitis

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen from grasses, trees or herbaceous plants. It causes sneezing, a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes, usually on a seasonal basis.

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