Multiple choice general knowledge

The term allergic rhinitis is the proper medical term for "hay fever."

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

Allergic rhinitis is indeed the proper medical terminology for what is commonly called 'hay fever' - an allergic inflammation of the nasal mucosa causing sneezing, itching, congestion, and runny nose. The term 'hay fever' is a misnomer as it doesn't involve fever and isn't caused by hay, but allergic rhinitis is the accurate clinical term.

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