Definition

Definition

Hay fever (Allergic rhinitis) is an allergic reaction to various pollens, animal hair, dust mites, and/or mold.  The term “hay fever” comes from the 19th century, when the allergy was seen to result from contact with hay and grass.

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ECARF offers brochures on many different allergies.
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Delicious, allergy-friendly meals

Star cook Leander Roerdink-Veldboom has created allergy-friendly menus for ECARF.
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Ostseebad Baabe: The allergy-friendly community

For the first time ever, a holiday destination is certified as allergy-friendly.
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ECARF - Network

GARD Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Institut für Produktqualität
Global Allergy and Asthma European Network
Allergic Rhinitis and it's Impact on Asthma
Urticaria Network e.V. Informationsportal für Urtikaria-Betroffene

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