What's That Rash?
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Categories: Health
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It’s hay fever season, and as you sniffle away next to an air purifier, you might be wondering why we haven’t cured such a common ailment. Allergic rhinitis, as it’s scientifically known, has plagued people for generations. It's thought up to 24 per cent of Australians suffer from it. Norman and Tegan run through what hay fever is, how we identified it and what can be done to treat it. References: Allergic Rhinitis: A Review O Rose thou art sick… history of allergic rhinitis I’m considering allergen immunotherapy for my hay fever. What do I need to know? Ingestion of honey improves the symptoms of allergic rhinitis: evidence from a randomized placebo-controlled trial The Potential use of Honey as a Remedy for Allergic Diseases: A Mini Review Can you adapt to allergies or does the dog have to go?
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1498 - Rapid-fire round: Answering your sleep questionsWed, 04 Sep 2024
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1494 - Can't stop biting your nails?Wed, 07 Aug 2024
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1493 - Is being an Olympian bad for your health?Wed, 31 Jul 2024
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1492 - Are office jobs ruining our bodies?Wed, 24 Jul 2024
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1491 - What does sneezing have to do with orgasms?Wed, 17 Jul 2024
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1490 - Norman tried an ice bath so you don't have toWed, 10 Jul 2024
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1489 - How risky is sharing a toothbrush?Wed, 03 Jul 2024
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1488 - Is gluten really the enemy?Wed, 26 Jun 2024
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1487 - Phlegm — better out than in?Wed, 19 Jun 2024
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1486 - Is botox worth a shot?Wed, 12 Jun 2024
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1485 - Should we all be vegetarian?Wed, 05 Jun 2024
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1484 - Is apple cider vinegar a cure-all tonic?Wed, 29 May 2024
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1483 - Can you train yourself to sleep less?Wed, 22 May 2024
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1482 - Why everything hurts when you turn 30Wed, 15 May 2024
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1481 - Can sudoku really keep your brain younger for longer?Wed, 08 May 2024
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1480 - A single glass of red wine for your health, yeah or nah?Wed, 01 May 2024
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1479 - Your emotional support water bottle is probably too bigWed, 24 Apr 2024
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1478 - How can you boost your immune system?Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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1477 - Is it safe to dose yourself with pre-workout?Wed, 10 Apr 2024
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1476 - How do over-the-counter painkillers compare?Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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1475 - Restless Legs Syndrome and how it's treatedWed, 27 Mar 2024
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1474 - Kate's cancer announcement: What do we know about her health?Sat, 23 Mar 2024
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1473 - Is your (artificial) sweet tooth killing you?Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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1472 - Pimples, spots and pleuks: The who, why and what (to do)Wed, 13 Mar 2024
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1471 - Why are mosquitoes so attracted to me?Wed, 06 Mar 2024
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1470 - We're doing a live show! Bring your rash to Brisbane March 22Mon, 04 Mar 2024
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1469 - Are hormones hindering your workout?Wed, 28 Feb 2024
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1466 - Are chiropractors charlatans or misunderstood?Wed, 07 Feb 2024
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1465 - Does anti-ageing skincare actually work?Wed, 31 Jan 2024
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1464 - What's the deal with night terrors?Wed, 24 Jan 2024
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1463 - Why do we eat cereal for breakfast?Wed, 17 Jan 2024
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1462 - Working out? Why 'No Pain No Gain' is bullWed, 10 Jan 2024
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1461 - Is there such thing as TOO much sun protection?Wed, 03 Jan 2024
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1460 - Can you adapt to allergies or does the dog have to go?Wed, 27 Dec 2023
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1459 - Why do you feel so tired after a big meal?Wed, 20 Dec 2023
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1458 - Can listening to music make you smarter?Wed, 13 Dec 2023
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1457 - Am I addicted to caffeine?Wed, 06 Dec 2023
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1456 - What is the perfect nap duration?Wed, 29 Nov 2023
