Inhaling pollen can lead to issues such as sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy and watery eyes and throat irritation.
Pollen is a common trigger for allergic reactions, particularly for those with hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other pollen allergies. (Creative Commons)
With the unprecedented hot weather threatening the health and life of humans and animals, a not-so-popular threat adds to this misery — the pollen exchange of plants. prolonged exposure to this can lead to health hazards, primarily respiratory tract-related ailments. People living in Telangana and Andhra are suffering from allergic reactions to pollen grains, causing rhinitis — aka hay fever.