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hay feverAllergic reaction to pollen, causing sneezing, with inflammation of the nasal membranes and conjunctiva of the eyes. Symptoms are due to the release of histamine. Treatment is by antihistamine drugs. An estimated 25% of Britons, 33% of Americans, and 40% of Australians suffer from hayfever. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Perversely, on the credit side, DLR reckons the market for hay-fever prevention products and medicines is worth JPY750bn (US$6. Tokyo, Japan, Sept 6, 2006 - (JCN) - Nippon Paper Group has started test farming a rice which could alleviate hay-fever symptoms. Offenberger said the sun and warm weather after the rains has added to the hay-fever peril. |
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