The recent coverage of seasonal tree pollen allergies on Countryfile Diaries was really good, but as is the usual thing with TV, you miss out on so much of the actual filming. You guys only get a snapshot. But I got so much information and learnt so much from Shenagh Hume, the garden expert who is an allergy nurse and landscape gardener who specialises in low pollen … [Read more...]
Countryfile diaries seasonal allergy special on 20th May
If you love nature but also want to find out how you can enjoy the Spring and Summer and embrace the outdoors whilst minimising the effects of your hay fever read on... Simple tasks like going for a walk, run or gardening when you have hay fever can become almost impossible during the hay fever season. Just being told to take antihistamines, stay indoors with the windows shut … [Read more...]
Indoor Allergies – Effective Natural Relief and Protection
Allergy UK Indoor Allergy Week – 20th -26th October 2014 The onset of the colder weather and the wilting of the flowers will come as a relief for the millions of Brits who have spent the summer battling with hayfever symptoms. But for so many more, the allergy battle is just getting started with approximately 20% of the population* who are allergic to their own homes, … [Read more...]
The Allergy UK Conference 2014 – My top 5
Last month I was extremely lucky to be able to attend The Allergy UK Annual conference, the first one they have run but hopefully the first of many. The quality of speakers was excellent and I learnt so much my poor brain was aching afterwards and my note pad is bursting with almost legible notes. It was an early start on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning but well worth the … [Read more...]
Can you have immunotherapy if you have asthma?
For years I've been trying to get a referral for immunotherapy for my hay fever and dust mite allergy but have been told that it's not available, that I wouldn't qualify because I have asthma etc. etc. OK... but my dust allergy causes most of my asthma problems in the first place, if it was treated I might be able to throw away the asthma medication... I'm pretty sure hay … [Read more...]