New research has found that cities are experiencing longer pollen seasons due to climate change. Using up to 3 decades of data, researchers examined pollen concentrations in Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and regional Victoria to determine the impacts of weather patterns and climate change. Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne from UQ’s School of Public Health said while levels […]
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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, […]
A study has shown pollen grains can be used as green templates for producing biomaterials, showcasing their potential to support drug delivery and bone regeneration. With an increasingly ageing population, bone fractures are becoming more common. Bone is generally able to self-repair but if the fracture is too big or the person affected too fragile, […]
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The worst hay fever is coming – “We’re in the calm before the storm. The tree pollen peak is over and the grass pollen peak hasn’t arrived yet so it’s easy to get complacent. But with 95% of sufferers allergic to grass pollen, which will be at its peak in a few short weeks, now […]
Simple steps to get ahead this hay fever season: Hay fever is a common allergic condition that affects approximately a quarter of people in the UK, It is caused by an allergic reaction to airborne pollen. The severity of hay fever symptoms can vary depending on the individual and the type of pollen they are […]
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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 football fans up and down the country expected to be enjoying the Euros 2021 in the sunshine this weekend, Hay fever sufferers have been warned to expect high pollen levels. Data from the Kleenex Pollen Forecast shows that pollen levels across the country are continuing to shoot up, potentially leading to a crowd of […]
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Ah, spring. Grass growing, flowers blooming, trees budding. For those with allergies, though, this explosion of new life probably inspires more dread than joy. So what’s behind this annual onslaught of mucus? Eleanor Nelsen explains what happens when your immune system goes rogue. […]
Now the hay fever season is upon us, millions of people will be coughing and sneezing and wiping their eyes. Around 25 per cent of sufferers can blame birch pollen. These beautiful trees release their pollen in March and early April, depending where you are in the UK and the weather. Grass pollen misery comes […]