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No, you’re not imagining it. Some people really do develop hay fever as an adult. Here are three key reasons why.
The trigeminal nerve is at the heart of the sneeze reflex. But stopping a sneeze once triggered can increase its force and redirect pressure in dangerous ways.
Struggling with watery, itchy red eyes and a runny, congested nose? Here are your options for hay fever treatment.
A study that finds good sex gets rid of nasal congestion is definitely worthy of careful appraisal.
Scientists are building a pollen forecasting model using meteorology, botany, pollen count numbers and satellite imagery to help people plan ahead.
Pollen is ancient, but in recent times, it’s getting worse. An allergist offers ways to manage the suffering and enjoy the spring.
Unlocking the genetic code of certain grasses could help allergy sufferers.
Allergies are reactions caused by the immune system as it responds to environmental substances that are usually harmless. But we don’t yet have a cure or the ability to prevent them from developing.
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Post Doctoral researcher - Experimental and Translational Respiratory Medicine Research Group, University of Newcastle
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Professor in Molecular Ecology, Bangor University
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Professor&Chair of Paediatrics | HMRI, University of Newcastle, Australia | Senior Staff Specialist Paediatric Respiratory&Sleep Medicine | John Hunter Children's Hospital, Australia, University of Newcastle
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Senior Staff Specialist in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at John Hunter Children's Hospital Newcastle NSW Conjoint Lecturer in Paediatrics, University of Newcastle
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Staff Specialist General Paediatrician at John Hunter Children's Hospital, Newcastle, Australia. Conjoint Lecturer & PhD student, University of Newcastle
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Postdoctoral Research Officer, Bangor University
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Postdoctoral Researcher, Center for Health and the Global Environment, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, University of Washington
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David King is a Friend of The Conversation.
Senior Lecturer in General Practice, The University of Queensland
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Clinical Associate Professor in Pharmacy, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor of Medical Sciences, University of Wollongong
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Senior Lecturer in Medical Sciences (Neuroscience), University of Wollongong
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Clinical Assistant Professor, Allergy/Immunology, The Ohio State University
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Respiratory Allergy Stream Co-chair, National Allergy Centre of Excellence; Professor and Head, Allergy Research Group, Queensland University of Technology
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Respiratory Allergy Stream member, National Allergy Centre of Excellence; Associate Professor, School of Translational Medicine, Monash University
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Associate Professor, Unit Head and also serves as Head of the Division of Allergology and Clinical Immunology at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town