5 ways that lockdowns and restrictions could be affecting our allergies
Over this last year, lockdowns and restrictions have led to changes in the day-to-day environments for people across the world. For Allergy Awareness week, we wanted to explore some of the significant ways that this may have impacted our experiences with allergies.
Allergies are common, with around 44% of UK adults suffering from at least one allergy.
1 Alongside a genetic influence,
2 environmental factors have a key role in the development and severity of allergies.
3 Over this last year, across the world, lockdowns and restrictions have led to changes in our day-to-day environments. For Allergy Awareness week 2021, we explored some of the significant ways that this may have impacted our experiences with allergies.
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Met Office weather: Bank Holiday weekend pollen bomb warning for Bristol
Hay fever sufferers in Bristol have been warned to expect high pollen levels
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Hay fever sufferers in Bristol have been warned to expect high pollen levels this May Bank Holiday weekend.
Pollen levels in the city are continuing to rise as we approach peak pollen season, according to data from the Kleenex Pollen Forecast.
Five allergen-related challenges facing the food industry
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As part of Allergy UK’s Allergen Awareness Week, New Food’s Joshua Minchin outlines five important challenges the food industry faces with regard to food hypersensitivity.
This week is Allergy UK’s Allergy Awareness Week, so I wanted to direct the spotlight onto food hypersensitivity, specifically looking at the biggest challenges facing the industry in that regard.
We cover the topic of allergens a lot at
New Food, but with 32 million Americans and between 11 and 26 million Europeans estimated to have hypersensitivities to food, it’s a subject matter that cannot receive too much attention. So, here’s our top five points to be mindful of…
Pollen bomb forecast in Liverpool for Bank Holiday weekend
Those affected by hay fever are being told to prepare for the worst-case scenario
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People relaxing in Chavasse Park, Liverpool One (Image: Andrew Teebay)
Hay fever sufferers in Liverpool have been warned to expect high pollen levels over the upcoming early May Bank Holiday. Those affected by hay fever are being told to prepare for the worst-case scenario with a “pollen bomb” expected to explode in the coming days. Tree pollen readings are forecasted to be particularly high, potentially leading to a wave of runny noses, sore eyes and sneezing fits - as well as more serious symptoms for severe sufferers - across the city.