Health
We could see thunderstorm asthma in south-eastern Australia this season—here's how to prepare
Victorians have been warned to prepare for the possibility of thunderstorm asthma again this season.
Oct 30, 2023
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Hay Fever
Health
Hello hay fever—why pressing under your nose could stop a sneeze but why you shouldn't
If you have hay fever, you've probably been sneezing a lot lately.
Oct 26, 2023
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Health
Four reasons your hay fever may be worse when you move to a different country—and how to manage it
There are many things a person will expect to be different when moving to a new country. The language, the social norms, the cuisine—even the weather.
Oct 19, 2023
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Health
How hay fever treatments actually work, and what's best for your symptoms
Spring has sprung and many people are welcoming longer days and more time outdoors. But for almost 1 in 5 Australians, spring also brings the misery of watery, itchy red eyes, a runny, congested nose, and sneezing.
Sep 20, 2023
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Medications
Study provides new insights for medication to treat atopic dermatitis
Patients with atopic dermatitis, the most common inflammatory skin disease in the general population, often have vascular changes that lead to a loss of proteins in their skin and symptoms like oozing, bleeding, infection ...
Aug 24, 2023
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Medications
A new treatment option for a form of sudden hair loss
A new type of medication, JAK inhibitors, can effectively treat moderate to severe alopecia areata, a hair loss condition that has been historically hard to treat.
Aug 17, 2023
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Health
Why hay fever is so bad in the UK right now, and why thunderstorms make things worse
The UK is in the grip of a particularly bad period for hay fever, with people across the nation experiencing a relentless onslaught of sneezing, itchy eyes and nasal congestion. Visits to the NHS hay fever advice page have ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Health
How immunotherapy can help hay fever sufferers not getting relief from the usual treatments
It's estimated that up to 42% of people suffer from hay fever symptoms, which can range from mild to severe.
May 19, 2023
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Immunology
How vitamin D3 helps allergic asthma
A vitamin D3 deficiency can lead to severe symptoms, for example in people suffering from allergic asthma. This has already been shown in several studies. However, we still do not fully understand how exactly this vitamin ...
Apr 24, 2023
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Inflammatory disorders
Hay fever could be linked to our gut and nose bacteria, and probiotics may help symptoms
For many people, spring has brought with it the dreaded symptoms of hay fever, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a stuffy nose. Hay fever is common, affecting up to 42% of people. It occurs when the immune system overreacts ...
Apr 24, 2023
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