Pollinosis (Noun)
Meaning
A seasonal rhinitis resulting from an allergic reaction to pollen.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with pollinosis after she complained of constant sneezing and congestion during spring.
- His pollinosis was so severe that he had to stay indoors with the windows closed during peak pollen seasons.
- The new medication provided relief for people suffering from pollinosis, allowing them to enjoy the outdoors again.
- She developed pollinosis as an adult, which made her wonder if it was triggered by the move to a new city.
- The rise in pollinosis cases was attributed to the increasing levels of pollen in the air due to climate change.