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Research says allergies are a positive thing – what do you think?

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A research paper by a Professor at Yale Univeristy is the latest to argue that allergic reactions have evolved as a healthy response to toxins. What do you think? We’d love to read your comments on this post. An allergic reaction is … Continue reading

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High pollen count causes suffering for people with pollen allergies

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UK hayfever sufferers have been having a bad time with hayfever recently as the tree pollen count has risen dramatically. Overseas hay fever sufferers are finding things even worse. The pollen count in the South and Midwest USA has reached record … Continue reading

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Wheezing triggered by hayfever is increasingly common in sufferers

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Hayfever sufferers have reported suffering worse symptoms this hayfever season after this years’ hot, dry spring. This includes wheezing and rashes, as well as sneezing, watery eyes, itchy eyes, nose, throat and mouth and lethargy.   Wheezing in children is particularly common, … Continue reading

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More middle aged hayfever sufferers

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The number of hay fever sufferers is expected to rise to over 13 million by the end of the decade, including many more middle-aged people who are increasingly likely to be affected, say experts at leading UK institutions. People with … Continue reading

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Hayfever Sufferers Warned of Long Season

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An allergy specialist at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is encouraging hayfever sufferers to be prepared for a long summer following one of the warmest and driest Aprils’ on record. Bad news if you’re one of many to suffer … Continue reading

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Chelsea Flower Show – allergy free

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Hayfever sufferers benefit from allergy free garden at this years’ Chelsea Flower Show Great news for hayfever sufferers! – An allergen free garden has been launched at this years’ Chelsea Flower Show. The garden was designed for students at the … Continue reading

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