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Traffic pollution and cleaner homes mean HALF of us could have allergies by 2026

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Luke Warburton

Within just a decade there could be up to half of the UK population suffering from hayfever, asthma, or another type of allergy, health experts are warning. The problems are mainly linked to an increasing amount of traffic pollution and … Continue reading →

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Perfumes and aftershaves pose hospital asthma risk say doctors

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Steve Walker

Think twice before you next go to visit a friend or relative in hospital whilst doused in your favourite smelly, for perfumes and aftershaves could be triggering asthma attacks and allergies within hospitals and should be banned from them, doctors … Continue reading →

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Hay fever hell set to continue for millions of Brits

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Mark Riley

With it being the start of October tomorrow, hay fever sufferers may have thought they were in the clear by now and believe they are unlikely to have a flare-up of typical symptoms such as runny nose, watery and itchy … Continue reading →

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High temperatures cause hay fever hell for millions

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Mark Riley

Millions of hay fever sufferers endured the hottest day of the year so far, with Hurn at Bournemouth yesterday reporting temperatures of an incredible 29.7C – warmer than that of certain areas of India and the Caribbean over the weekend. … Continue reading →

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Chemicals in fragrances could trigger asthma and skin problems

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Sarah Smith

Next time you overdo it and shower yourself in perfume or aftershave, spray deodorant on, spray air freshener around the home, use scented candles or even scented toilet roll – think about what all these things could be doing to … Continue reading →

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