Allergy Terminology

noun a type of allergic rhinitis

• Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is a common allergic condition that causes symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and a runny nose.
• I can't go outside during spring because my hay fever acts up and makes me sneeze like crazy.
• My hay fever is really kicking my butt today, I can't stop sneezing!
• Dealing with difficult people at work is like having hay fever - it's annoying and hard to ignore.

noun a part of the body that is used for smelling and breathing

verb the action of causing a tickling sensation on the nose

adjective describing the act of causing a sensation on the nose

• The sensation of a nose tickling can be quite distracting during a serious meeting.
• I can't stop sneezing, my nose is tickling like crazy!
• My nose was tickling so bad, I thought I was going to sneeze my brains out.
• The thought of her upcoming performance made her feel like her nose was tickling with excitement.

noun a specific phobia related to bees

• Apiphobia is a specific phobia that involves the fear of bees.
• I have apiphobia, so I always freak out when a bee comes near me.
• My friend has major apiphobia, she runs away screaming whenever she sees a bee.
• His apiphobia towards public speaking is so intense that he avoids any situation where he might have to talk in front of a crowd.

noun the branch of medicine and surgery that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

• Otolaryngology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat.
• My friend is studying otolaryngology in medical school, focusing on ear, nose, and throat issues.
• I heard that the otolaryngology department at the hospital is the best in the city for treating ENT problems.
• Learning about otolaryngology is like delving into the intricate workings of a symphony orchestra, with each part playing a crucial role in overall harmony.