SARS-CoV-2 infections have a long-term impact on the immune system: In a study recently published in the renowned journal “Allergy”, a MedUni Vienna research team shows that COVID-19 leads to considerable long-term changes in the immune system, even in mild cases. The findings could help to better understand the long-term consequences of an infection with […]
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The HEAD registry, with nearly 800 patients, serves to evaluate the economic and social impact of allergies at a European level. Allergic diseases cost between 1,823€ and 6,656€ per patient per year if we only consider the direct costs derived from healthcare, according to a study of the data collected through the European HEAD registry promoted […]
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“Avoiding the allergen is always key with any allergy, whatever it might be,” says airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg. “If you’re allergic to dairy, you avoid dairy products. And it’s the same with pollen if you get hay fever. Only it’s a little more difficult with pollen as it’s in the air we breathe. However, […]
High spring pollen count will increase allergies and Covid cases, warns medical testing expert: A wet March and global warming mean Brits are facing a severe allergy season and a heightened risk of Covid this spring, warns expert. The ‘double-whammy’ of global warming and a wet March means there is an increased chance of high […]
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With the advent of Spring, many asthma sufferers struggle to keep their asthma under control. There may be some key triggers and unexpected culprits to look out for … and try to avoid. What is asthma? Asthma is an extremely common chronic and potentially life-threatening condition that causes breathing difficulties. Although it usually starts in […]
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It is commonly thought that hay fever is only a problem in late Spring or the summer months, when the sun is shining, and people are out and about in the great outdoors more. That is far from the case, however, so read on to find out about tree pollen allergies and what you need […]
Targeted micronutrition ameliorates allergy symptoms: Micronutrient deficiencies can promote inflammation and render the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. In particular, iron deficiency signals danger to immune cells and leads to a more pronounced, exaggerated immune response. For the first time, scientists at the Messerli Research Institute of MedUni Vienna, Vetmeduni Vienna and the […]
Current estimates show that almost half the UK population are affected by hay fever, almost double the number previously thought. A new study by Allergy UK in partnership with Kleenex reveals 49% of the UK population suffer from hay fever. One of the best ways to help sufferers is to create a trap for the […]
A new study by Allergy UK in partnership with Kleenex has revealed that nearly half (49%) of the UK population now suffer from hay fever, almost double the number previously thought. Hay fever – otherwise known as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis – was formerly estimated to affect somewhere between 10 and 13 million people in the […]