Nationally, around 30,400 admission episodes were recorded – a big increase from 20,700 in 2015-16. “As lockdown restrictions ease, if you or your friends or family have a food allergy, it’s important to never be complacent,” said a spokeswoman for the Food Standards Agency, which is responsible for food safety and hygiene. “Remember to be allergy aware and speak to restaurants about food allergies every time you order, because ingredients, recipes and staff can change.” The figures also show there were around 50 admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of anaphylactic shock at the Royal Berkshire Trust in 2019-20 – compared to around 45 in 2015-16.
HOSPITALS: The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust HOSPITAL admissions linked to allergies have risen in recent years at the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, figures reveal. Charity Allergy UK says increasing hospital visits across England linked to allergies are worrying, and wants to see more education about the risks of severe allergic reactions. NHS Digital data shows there were around 115 admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of allergies at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust in 2019-20 – the latest full year’s worth of figures. That was up from around 85 in 2015-16 – the earliest year for which data was available – and around 90 in 2018-19.
Dozens of hospital admissions linked to allergies were recorded at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust in 2019-20, figures reveal. NHS Digital data shows there were around 75 admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of allergies at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Nationally, around 30,400 admission episodes were recorded – a big increase from 20,700 in 2015-16. Amena Warner, head of clinical services for Allergy UK, said the rising number of hospital admissions for allergies and anaphylactic shock was a “huge concern”. She said: “If this isn’t brought under control we’re going to have a huge problem, because in some cases allergic reactions can be fatal.”
Allergy admissions rise at East Suffolk and North Essex Trust Hospital admissions linked to allergies have risen in recent years at the East Suffolk and North Essex Trust, figures reveal. Charity Allergy UK says increasing hospital visits across England linked to allergies are worrying, and wants to see more education about the risks of severe allergic reactions. NHS Digital data shows there were at least 176 admission episodes with a primary diagnosis of allergies at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in 2019-20 – the latest full year’s worth of figures. That was up from a combined total of around 130 for the trust’s predecessors in 2015-16 – the earliest year for which data was available – and at least 146 in 2018-19.
Millions suffer from hay fever, and many will be acutely aware that the time of sneezes, itchy eyes and runny noses is upon us.
With warnings that the hay fever season is getting longer and worsening and concerns about the confusing similarity between hay fever and Covid symptoms here, experts explain everything you need to know..
Is this the worst ever year for hay fever?
The pollen season so far has been a bad one, thanks to the recent dry weather.
Normally, rain dissipates pollen, but in dry conditions it blows straight into the air, where it can then easily get into the eyes and nose.