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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 et 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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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Vérifiez le niveau de pollen dans votre région

par Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Rhume des foins

par Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Quand la saison des allergies au pollen commence-t-elle au Royaume-Uni - et comment éviter les symptômes ?

par Dr Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP

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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

How to manage hay fever at home

par 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, sang et système immunitaire

Allergies

by Dr Caroline Wiggins, MRCGP

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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Allergie aux acariens et aux animaux domestiques

par Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Santé de la peau, des ongles et des cheveux

Pouvez-vous être allergique au soleil ?

par Gillian Harvey

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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Quand s'inquiéter d'une réaction allergique

par 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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Tests et investigations

Test cutané par piqûre pour allergies

par Dr Rosalyn Adleman, MRCGP

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Tests et investigations

Test épicutané pour la dermatite de contact

by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Are private allergy tests worth it?

par Dr Gurvinder Rull, MBBS

Antihistaminiques

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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Allergies, sang et système immunitaire

Antihistaminiques

par Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Vérificateur d'interactions médicamenteuses

Can I take antihistamines while pregnant?

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Vérificateur d'interactions médicamenteuses

Can I give my child antihistamines?

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Vérificateur d'interactions médicamenteuses

Can I take antihistamines with asthma?

Asthme

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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Asthme

par Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Test de Contrôle de l'Asthme (ACT)

par l'équipe d'informatique des patients

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Poitrine et poumons

Comment gérer l'asthme en été

par Lynn Stephen

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Quelles sont les principales causes de l'asthme et des crises d'asthme ?

par Amberley Davis