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Article: Even mascara can give you HAY FEVER; The symptoms are irritating, the causes can be surprising - and the pollen season is getting longer. But a few simple steps will help ease the sneeze...(News)
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- Daily Mail (London)
- Article date:
- May 19, 2009
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Byline: ANGELA EPSTEIN
HAY FEVER affects 20 per cent of the Irish population. New research suggests the problem is on the increase, as pollen seasons start earlier and last longer because of climate change. With the help of experts, we show you how to sidestep this seasonal misery...
WHAT IS HAY FEVER?
THE medical term is seasonal allergic rhinitis, caused by an overreaction to pollen. 'When pollen gets into the body, the immune system sees it as a threat,' says Dr Rob Hicks, a GP and author of Beat Your Allergies.
'Cells in the body, known as mast cells, then release a chemical called histamine to fight the attack. This triggers a ...