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Bushfire Smoke and Allergies

As many of us have heard, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially confirmed that we have moved into an El Nino weather pattern, and with that comes the predictions of a severe bushfire season in Australia. This prediction is particularly…
child holding bunch of flowers that can cause hay fever in children
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Hay Fever in Children

Hay fever in children is common, with up to 30 per cent of children experiencing symptoms. Most allergy sufferers first start experiencing symptoms in early childhood, and can continue to cause issues for school aged children. Symptoms…
dog wrapped in a blanket on bed that can cause hay fever in winter
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Podcast E09 – Winter Allergies

Winter can be a difficult time for allergy sufferers - especially those with eczema, asthma and hay fever! During winter we are immune compromised from cold and flu season, as well as exposed to more indoor triggers. Podcast Notes: how to spot…
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Hay Fever in Winter

Do you struggle with hay fever in winter? You’re not alone! It is a common misconception that hay fever only affects allergy sufferers during spring, but there are actually two types of hay fever, seasonal and perennial. Hay Fever in Winter…
woman enjoying sun for vitamin d and allergies
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Vitamin D and Allergies

Several studies have established the link between vitamin d and allergies. And despite the amount of sunshine we get in Australia and New Zealand, many of us are still deficient. This is thought to be one of the underlying drivers of rising…
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Can you grow out of allergies?

Food allergies affect 2 per cent of adults and up to 5 per cent of children, so can you grow out of allergies? Allergies can develop at any point in your life, but for most people, they develop during early childhood. The most common being…