Hay fever
Nothing to sneeze at: Why so many Australians suffer from hay fever
A record one-in-four people now have the debilitating condition, which is a risk factor for developing asthma.
- by Henrietta Cook
Latest
Polly never suffered from asthma – then a clap of thunder left her gasping for air
Melburnians dreading pollen season may be able to breathe a sigh of relief, with dry conditions and low rainfall likely to lead to a shorter, less-intense event.
- by Melissa Cunningham
‘DropTok’: Is our obsession with clear eyes doing more harm than good?
Over-the-counter eye drops have become part of many people’s daily routines. But experts are concerned excessive use may be masking underlying problems.
- by Nell Geraets
Is your hay fever getting worse? It could be climate change
Plants are producing their pollen earlier and in higher amounts because of the warming climate, says Macquarie University’s Professor Paul Beggs.
- by Laura Chung
Exclusive
Illness
Why your hay fever might actually be spring asthma
The lung disease and the allergic response can occur at the same time and have some similar triggers and symptoms, such as coughing.
- by Aisha Dow
The weather is finally warming up. But it comes with an ‘extreme’ hay fever warning
Beachgoers are also being warned to stay away from bayside swimming spots as recent floods have contaminated the water.
- by Caroline Schelle
Opinion
Opinion
For many, the annual lockdown season is just beginning
Every year I think maybe I’ve finally grown out of it, but like an unwanted friend, it keeps popping up again.
- by Sheila Quairney
Explainer
Health
Why do some people get hay fever and what can they do about it?
What is hay fever, how does it relate to COVID-19 and why is it important to nip symptoms in the bud? And how does thunderstorm asthma happen?
- by Hanna Mills Turbet and Craig Butt
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