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Allergy

Discover allergy training courses and news for advice on allergy management and precautions.

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Allergen advice

From airborne to skin allergens, and food to medication, there’s a whole host of things that can cause people to have an allergic reaction – and pharmacy staff can be a useful source of advice on how to prevent and manage allergies.

19 Aug 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pollen problems

The number of hayfever sufferers in the UK is expected to soar to 31.8 million by 2030, with the pollen season starting as early as January.

24 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Hayfever

The hayfever season – starting as early as January – is coincident with large numbers of people looking to their pharmacy for help. To cope with this influx, pharmacy teams need to be on the ball with OTC solutions and remedies.

26 Mar 2024 , 15 Min Module

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Spring into action

As the pollen season begins, here's how pharmacy can help customers suffering from hayfever

12 May 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Hayfever 2023

As the hayfever season comes around again, people will be turning to their local pharmacy for support. It's important for teams to be on hand with advice and OTC recommendations to help relieve symptoms.

17 Apr 2023 , 15 Min Module

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Category overview: Hay fever

As we move into spring and the pollen season begins, here's a recap on hay fever signs, avoidance and management.

20 Mar 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Managing allergies

Food allergies are becoming more and more common in the UK. Here's the many hurdles those who suffer face and some top tips for pharmacy teams to pass on.

22 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Hayfever helpers

As hayfever season returns, how can pharmacy teams advise customers to manage their symptoms effectively?

13 May 2022 , 3 Min Article

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Treating hayfever

Discover how pharmacy teams can support patients suffering from hayfever with this learning module.

22 Apr 2022 , 15 Min Module

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Hay fever management

A concise guide to the causes, avoidance and treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

21 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Keeping an eye on allergies

Over 21 million people in the UK live with one or more allergic disorders – and it's getting worse.

18 Jul 2021 , 3 Min Article

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Food in focus

Food allergies in particular are thought to be on the rise and pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer support and signposting.

10 Jun 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Allergy awareness

For many allergy sufferers there is no pollen involved, nor is the problem seasonal in nature – all of which can make it harder to determine the cause. Pharmacists can help.

23 Jul 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Action against allergies

With allergy cases on the rise, pharmacy teams should ensure their knowledge is up to date on symptoms and management.

09 Jul 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Food for thought

Food allergies are on the rise, but food allergen labelling remains inadequate, so what should pharmacy teams look out for?

22 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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A season not to be sneezed at

Make your pharmacy a one-stop shop for hayfever sufferers this Spring

17 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article