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At the moment pollen counts are high & lots of people are reporting terrible #hayfever
If this is you - then this post may be useful.
This thread is about #thunderstorms & specifically a v.v. rare but serious phenomenon called #thunderstorm asthma.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-658695…
At the moment pollen counts are high & lots of people are reporting terrible #hayfever
If this is you - then this post may be useful.
This thread is about #thunderstorms & specifically a v.v. rare but serious phenomenon called #thunderstorm asthma.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-658695…
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Normally pollen is too large to enter the lungs, but when a thunderstorm is brewing, updrafts of air can lift whole pollen grains up into the clouds. When exposed to moisture, these grains rupture into tiny pieces and this makes them highly allergenic.
Normally pollen is too large to enter the lungs, but when a thunderstorm is brewing, updrafts of air can lift whole pollen grains up into the clouds. When exposed to moisture, these grains rupture into tiny pieces and this makes them highly allergenic.
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Windy downdrafts then carry these fragments to ground level, resulting in a “pollen shower” & people can inhale the minute fragments deep into their lungs.
If you have hay fever then this can trigger an asthma attack - even if you don't have asthma.
Windy downdrafts then carry these fragments to ground level, resulting in a “pollen shower” & people can inhale the minute fragments deep into their lungs.
If you have hay fever then this can trigger an asthma attack - even if you don't have asthma.
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#Hayfever
The grass pollen season is here 🤧
Many pats tell me nasal steroid sprays for hay fever don't help. But often this is due to not being taught when & how to use them.
Here are several tricks of the trade which help >90% of my pats to put hay fever behind them.
#Hayfever
The grass pollen season is here 🤧
Many pats tell me nasal steroid sprays for hay fever don't help. But often this is due to not being taught when & how to use them.
Here are several tricks of the trade which help >90% of my pats to put hay fever behind them.
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Nasal steroid sprays take time to build up.
Don't be disappointed if you don't notice a difference for a week or even two. Antihistamine tablets act quickly but nasal steroids need to be used regularly.
If you use them correctly, they are incredibly effective!
Nasal steroid sprays take time to build up.
Don't be disappointed if you don't notice a difference for a week or even two. Antihistamine tablets act quickly but nasal steroids need to be used regularly.
If you use them correctly, they are incredibly effective!
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Ideally use a nasal steroid spray a fortnight BEFORE the pollen season begins, too late for this year I know.
But put a reminder on your phone for next year.
So mid March if you get spring time hay fever and start of May if you get summer hay fever.
Ideally use a nasal steroid spray a fortnight BEFORE the pollen season begins, too late for this year I know.
But put a reminder on your phone for next year.
So mid March if you get spring time hay fever and start of May if you get summer hay fever.
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Seen a few tweets where people are reporting #hayfever It is likely this is due to the early tree pollens & suggests birch pollen; the cause of much misery in spring is not that far behind. This calendar from my book can help you work out which pollen is giving you problems
Seen a few tweets where people are reporting #hayfever It is likely this is due to the early tree pollens & suggests birch pollen; the cause of much misery in spring is not that far behind. This calendar from my book can help you work out which pollen is giving you problems
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One tip if antihistamines are not doing the trick is to start using a nasal steroid spray 2 weeks before your pollen season.
If buying over the counter, then I suggest to my patients fluticasone proprionate & if via the GP fluticasone furoate but other products work too.
One tip if antihistamines are not doing the trick is to start using a nasal steroid spray 2 weeks before your pollen season.
If buying over the counter, then I suggest to my patients fluticasone proprionate & if via the GP fluticasone furoate but other products work too.
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Often pats tell me nasal steroid sprays don't work. There are three common reason why:
1) Stopping them too soon
2) Closing one nostril when using them
3) Sniffing in as using the spray
And as I said above, starting them before you get symptoms can make a huge difference.
Often pats tell me nasal steroid sprays don't work. There are three common reason why:
1) Stopping them too soon
2) Closing one nostril when using them
3) Sniffing in as using the spray
And as I said above, starting them before you get symptoms can make a huge difference.
Spring 🌼 starts tomorrow! 🌸🐝🌻
While we’re all still in #ACTlockdown I will post one action you can take each day over the next 14 days to mitigate the impact of allergenic pollen on your daily life (and have some fun along the way)
14 days = 14 ways
#hayfever & #asthma
While we’re all still in #ACTlockdown I will post one action you can take each day over the next 14 days to mitigate the impact of allergenic pollen on your daily life (and have some fun along the way)
14 days = 14 ways
#hayfever & #asthma
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Follow: the great organisations and university-led research programs that provide up-to-date information to help us to better understand the seasons and peak times of pollen around Australia @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen @PollenForecast
Follow: the great organisations and university-led research programs that provide up-to-date information to help us to better understand the seasons and peak times of pollen around Australia @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen @PollenForecast
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Participate in citizen science:
Download the apps from @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen & compare your allergy symptoms with daily pollen counts.
Receive individualised reports that show how pollen impact your symptoms - leading to improved early intervention solutions.
Participate in citizen science:
Download the apps from @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen & compare your allergy symptoms with daily pollen counts.
Receive individualised reports that show how pollen impact your symptoms - leading to improved early intervention solutions.
Meanwhile in #France,
"the peak of this second wave is over"
(according to the President in his Adress to the Nation):
"the peak of this second wave is over"
(according to the President in his Adress to the Nation):
Wait... "the peak is over" doesn´t mean "it´s back to normal"!
Confinement will only fall on December 15,
if there´s less than 5.000 new cases a day.
(today it´s ~9.000).
France is disappointed.🙁
Although they certainly can make it happen.
Confinement will only fall on December 15,
if there´s less than 5.000 new cases a day.
(today it´s ~9.000).
France is disappointed.🙁
Although they certainly can make it happen.
Meanwhile in #Switzerland:
(excess mortality of the second wave is significant)
Good news: fastest decrease in infections happens in the worst hit areas now.
(excess mortality of the second wave is significant)
Good news: fastest decrease in infections happens in the worst hit areas now.
14 days = 14 ways to learn more about pollen and reduce the impact of #hayfever & #asthma
Leading up to our peak #hayfever season in #CBR which starts in the first week of October I will post one action you can take to mitigate the impact of allergenic pollen on your daily life
Leading up to our peak #hayfever season in #CBR which starts in the first week of October I will post one action you can take to mitigate the impact of allergenic pollen on your daily life
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Follow: the great organisations and university-led research programs that provide up-to-date information to help us to better understand the seasons and peak times of pollen around Australia @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen @PollenForecast
Follow: the great organisations and university-led research programs that provide up-to-date information to help us to better understand the seasons and peak times of pollen around Australia @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen @PollenForecast
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Participate in citizen science:
Download the apps from @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen & compare your allergy symptoms with daily pollen counts.
Receive individualised reports that show how pollen impact your symptoms - leading to improved early intervention solutions.
Participate in citizen science:
Download the apps from @AirRaterUTAS @CanberraPollen & compare your allergy symptoms with daily pollen counts.
Receive individualised reports that show how pollen impact your symptoms - leading to improved early intervention solutions.
As #COVID19 cases are found to spread, #Melbourne (city of ~5 million) tries to contain them by going into #Lockdown.
(The interview features the idea of a dedicated #Quarantine building - that would actually help, I guess)...
(The interview features the idea of a dedicated #Quarantine building - that would actually help, I guess)...
"People acting as if the pandemic was over was 'not the answer, it is part of the problem' ".
"The virus had leaked from postcodes already under the stay-at-home orders to other parts of #Melbourne."
(and beyond, it is feared).
"The virus had leaked from postcodes already under the stay-at-home orders to other parts of #Melbourne."
(and beyond, it is feared).
Due to #Melbourne's outbreak, neighbouring South Australia is about to completely close it's borders to #Victoria.
(Nearly) no exceptions. And those essential few who are allowed in, will have to wear facemasks the entire time...
(Nearly) no exceptions. And those essential few who are allowed in, will have to wear facemasks the entire time...
