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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 y 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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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

Verifica los niveles de polen en tu zona

por Thomas Andrew Porteus, MBCS

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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

Fiebre del heno

por el Dr. Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

¿Cuándo es la temporada de fiebre del heno en el Reino Unido y cómo puedes evitar los síntomas?

por la Dra. Sarah Jarvis MBE, FRCGP

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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

How to manage hay fever at home

por Victoria Raw

Alergias

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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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

Alergias

by Dr Caroline Wiggins, MRCGP

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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

Alergia a los ácaros del polvo y a las mascotas

por el Dr. Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Salud de la piel, uñas y cabello

¿Podrías ser alérgico al sol?

por Gillian Harvey

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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

Cuándo preocuparse por una reacción alérgica

por la Dra. 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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Pruebas e investigaciones

Prueba de alergia por punción cutánea

por la Dra. Rosalyn Adleman, MRCGP

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Pruebas e investigaciones

Patch testing for contact dermatitis

by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

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Alergias, sangre y sistema inmunológico

¿Valen la pena las pruebas de alergia privadas?

por el Dr. Gurvinder Rull, MBBS

Antihistamínicos

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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Antihistamínicos

por el Dr. Colin Tidy, MRCGP

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Verificador de interacciones de medicamentos

Can I take antihistamines while pregnant?

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Verificador de interacciones de medicamentos

Can I give my child antihistamines?

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Verificador de interacciones de medicamentos

Can I take antihistamines with asthma?

Asma

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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Asma

por el Dr. Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Pecho y pulmones

Prueba de Control del Asma (ACT)

por el equipo de informática del paciente

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Pecho y pulmones

How to cope with asthma in the summer

por Lynn Stephen

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Pecho y pulmones

¿Cuáles son las principales causas del asma y de los ataques de asma?

por Amberley Davis