A round-up of the latest allergy, asthma and eczema news from August!
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Ragweed Pollen Allergy
Ragweed Pollen Allergy is becoming more prevalent in Europe due to rising global temperatures.
In the USA it is thought to be one of the main causes of pollen related allergies from late Summer to November.
August – Articles of Interest
A round-up of the latest allergy, asthma and eczema news from August!
Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome
Pollen Food Allergy Syndrome is caused by the body mistaking the shape of a protein that it is already sensitive to (a pollen) for a similarly shaped protein in fruit, vegetables, herbs and nuts.
July – Articles of Interest
This months round-up of the most interesting allergy and asthma articles.
Banana Allergy
Banana Allergy is often seen in conjunction with allergies to other foods, presenting as Oral Allergy Syndrome or Latex Food Syndrome.
Unusual Allergies – Poultry
Allergic reactions to poultry are well documented and have been known to cause anaphylaxis, contact reactions and airborne reactions.
June – Articles of Interest
Lots of interesting reads this month including a Covid-19/allergy study in children which was reassuring.
Unusual Allergies – Honey
This was previously posted to my old blog, Itch, Swell, Ooze, Wheeze in August 2015. This is an updated version for 2020. We went to Devon a few years ago on holiday and had the pleasure of visiting Quince Honey Farm, which I am pleased to say in 2020 is still going strong. It is a strangeContinue reading “Unusual Allergies – Honey”
May – Articles of Interest
Another month has gone by in lockdown, the children are not back at school yet and we intend to continue as we have been until the end of June and then see how things are going in the UK. Here is my quick round-up of published allergy and eczema articles this month and what IContinue reading “May – Articles of Interest”
