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Hay fever and allergies

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Welcome to Patient's hay fever and allergies hub. Find out how to manage symptoms of hay fever och check pollen levels in your local area. Read about causes of other allergies along with how to avoid triggering reactions and when to seek advice or help.

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Hay fever is an allergy that makes your body react to things in the air like pollen from grass and trees. It usually causes sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked or runny nose, especially during spring and summer when pollen levels are high.

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Check pollen levels in your area

av Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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av Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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When is hay fever season in the UK - and how can you avoid the symptoms?

av Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP

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How to manage hay fever at home

av Victoria Raw

Allergies

Allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly reacts to harmless substances (allergens) like pollen, food, or dander, causing symptoms such as sneezing, itching, rashes, or hives. Common causes include dust mites, pets, nuts, and bee stings.

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Allergies

by Dr Caroline Wiggins, MRCGP

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House dust mite and pet allergy

av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Could you be allergic to the sun?

av Gillian Harvey

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When to worry about an allergic reaction

av Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP

Allergy testing

Allergy testing helps find out what things your body is reacting to, such as certain foods, pollen, or chemicals. This can be done with a skin prick test or a blood test.

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Skin prick allergy test

av Dr Rosalyn Adleman, MRCGP

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Patch testing for contact dermatitis

by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

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Are private allergy tests worth it?

by Dr Gurvinder Rull, MBBS

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are medicines that help ease allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, a runny nose, and hives. They work by blocking histamine, a chemical that causes these reactions in your body. Some can make you sleepy, while others are “non-drowsy” and don’t usually cause tiredness.

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Antihistamines

av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Can I take antihistamines while pregnant?

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Can I give my child antihistamines?

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Can I take antihistamines with asthma?

Astma

Allergic asthma is a long-term condition where allergens such as pollen, pet hair, or dust can trigger swelling in the airways, making it hard to breathe and causing coughing or wheezing. It’s the most common type of asthma and often happens alongside hay fever or eczema.

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Astma

av Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Asthma Control Test (ACT)

by Patient infomatics team

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How to cope with asthma in the summer

av Lynn Stephen

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What are the main causes of asthma and asthma attacks?

av Amberley Davis