Seasonal rhinitis, also known as hayfever, is characterised by irritation and congestion or watering of the nose, itchy eyes, ears and throat, and sneezing. It occurs due to an exaggerated response to an environmental trigger which results in inflammation of the lining of the nose. Pollen is the most common trigger hence symptoms are usually experienced during the spring and summer months when the pollen season is at its peak.
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