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From headaches to addiction: the risks of overusing nasal decongestant sprays

Nasal decongestant sprays are a popular remedy for relieving nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies and sinus infections. These sprays provide quick relief allowing for easier breathing. However, while they can be effective in the short term, overusing nasal decongestant sprays can lead to serious health issues.

The Conversation

‘Now we have options’: the scientists trying to cure our allergies

This week’s oral immunotherapy breakthrough is part of wider surge of interest in developing treatments

The Guardian - UK

People With Severe Allergies Tolerate Over 5 Peanuts Daily After Experimental Therapy

A recent study shows that 67% of participants with severe peanut allergies safely tolerated up to five peanuts daily after undergoing oral immunotherapy.

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Daily peanut exposure can desensitise allergic adults, study suggests

First clinical trial of its kind could be ‘life changing’ for those living in fear of severe peanut reaction

The Guardian - UK

Man with severe peanut allergy now eats four nuts as daily ‘medicine’ after ‘life-changing’ trial

A new trial gives "hope" to thousands of people who suffer from nut allergies

The Independent UK

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans each year

The Independent UK

Is there a link between gut health and allergies? An expert explains

Could what you eat really affect the severity of your symptoms?

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8 lessons I’ve learnt that other food allergy parents should know

While each family’s experience is different, here are some pearls of wisdom that can make life with food allergies a little easier.

The Independent UK

Nitrogen-fertilised grassland more likely to trigger hay fever, study suggests

Authors say it is the first study to suggest a clear relationship between nitrogen fertiliser and pollen count and its ability to trigger allergies.

Evening Standard

FIL Has Major Freak-Out After Eating Vegetarian Meatballs, Demands Son Leave “Psycho” Fiancée

It feels like everyone could have handled the situation better.

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Pumped up pollen: How climate change could be making your seasonal allergies worse

Studies that link worsening allergies in Europe with climate change and elevated concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere.

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Are twins allergic to the same things?

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Conversation

‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly

Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and debilitating health problems

The Guardian - UK

“You Won’t Be Leaving This Page Without Learning Something New!” 80 Of The Most Interesting Facts (New Pics)

Did you know that all blue-eyed people probably have one common ancestor? And have you ever heard that cat allergies might apply even to tigers and lions?

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The Guardian - UK

Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog are creating deadly hay fever seasons

Scientists say a complex mix of factors are making seasonal allergies worse for longer in many parts of the world – but why is it happening and is it here to stay?

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Guy Tells One Innocent Lie, It Has Been Messing With His Life For 6 Whole Years

A man wondered what to do about the peanut allergy he had been faking for years now that he was planning to move in with his girlfriend.

The Conversation

PMDD: social media users claim antihistamines help symptoms – here’s what the evidence says

A number of videos have surfaced recently on social media with women claiming that common medications used to treat allergies and heartburn have helped them manage symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But is there any science behind this claim?

The Conversation

Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It’s not their coat length

Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them – even more so when the cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.

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Hay fever keeping you up? Doctor shares 7 tips on how to sleep with allergies

Can making these simple switches help you sleep with hay fever? Yes, an expert explains

The Conversation

The International Space Station is too clean – what does that tell us about how to co-exist with bugs on Earth?

One of the cleanest places beyond Earth may be making its residents ill. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have had rashes, allergies and the odd infection, and scientists now believe the station’s environment is too clean. Researchers recently concluded that the ISS is so sterile it may be…

Homes & Gardens

8 things secretly making your allergies worse at home, according to immunologists – and what to do about each

Is something in your home exacerbating your allergies?

Homes & Gardens

A steam cleaner could be the solution to your allergies, studies suggest – immunologists share their tips for conquering mites and dander

One tool can drastically improve your symptoms

Ideal Home

I just discovered I'd been neglecting to clean this one spot in my house for years — experts warn it's crucial, especially if you suffer from allergies

When was the last time you cleaned yours?

The Independent UK

Pollen counts are climbing. Here’s how to make your home a hay fever-free space

As the Met Office issues pollen warnings, it’s important to allergy-proof your surroundings

The Conversation

Do eggs really make you constipated? A gut expert on what the evidence says

You might’ve heard too many eggs make you constipated. Influencers on Instagram claim it too. The United Kingdom has slang for it – being “egg bound”.

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