Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Pollen
Explanation: Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is caused by an allergic reaction to environmental allergens
- Pollen: From trees, grasses, and weeds
- Dust mites: Present year-round
- Molds and fungi: Can be seasonal or year-round
- Animal dander: From pets like dogs and cats
- Other allergens: Wood dust, flour dust, latex, cockroach droppings, cigarette smoke, perfumes, and diesel exhaust fumes
Information Booster: Hay fever symptoms can occur at any time of year, but are often associated with spring:
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Symptoms occur at a particular time of year, such as spring, late spring, summer, or fall
- Perennial allergic rhinitis: Symptoms occur all year round