Hay fever - Better Health Channel.
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen. Hay fever can occur at any time of the year as an allergic reaction to dust mites, mould and animal fur or hair. Symptoms ... [... more]
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Other ways to reduce asthma and hay fever triggers at home
House dust mite droppings are a common trigger of allergic reactions including asthma, hay fever and excema. They can also a factor in sinusitis and middle ear infections. Trying to reduce house dust mites takes a lot of work, so check with your ... [... more]
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House dust mites
Hay fever is triggered by breathing in, through the nose, something that the person is allergic to. Hay fever often happens at times of the year when the triggering substance, such as pollen, is in the air. It is very common and it seems to be ... [... more]
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'House dust mites'.
Hay fever is caused by breathing in, through the nose, something that the person is allergic to. Hay fever often happens at times of the year when the triggering substance, such as pollen, is in the air. It is very common and it seems to be ... [... more]
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Smog - Better Health Channel.
Smog consists of pollutants from car exhaust (and other sources), chemically reacting in sunlight to form ozone. Prolonged exposure to smog irritates the lungs and reduces lung functioning. Smog may also contribute to asthma and hay fever ... [... more]
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Eyes - blocked tear duct
A blocked tear duct in the eye causes symptoms including a watery eye with pus, tears running down the face, crusted mucus along eyelashes or increased eye infections. Causes include chronic nose infections, hay fever and nasal polyps, and facial ... [... more]
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