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Outdoor airborne allergens are tiny particles in the air that can cause allergic reactions when people who suffer from hay fever or asthma breathe them in. The primary outdoor allergens include pollen and fungal spores.
Hay fever is a very common allergy caused by pollen, house dust mite, pet hair or skin.
External resources, including pollen calendars and forecasts and air quality monitors and forecasts.
There is evidence that air pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide can exacerbate respiratory conditions.
Thunderstorm asthma refers to storm activity triggering an increase in people reporting asthma symptoms and seeking medical attention for breathing issues.
This page contains information for coping with illness caused by airborne allergens like hay fever, asthma and allergies.
This page summarises Chapter 6 of the Health Effects of Climate Change (HECC) report with a focus on the impact of heat on outdoor allergens. This is part of the science and stats section for the hazard: heat.
It’s important to model and monitor the prevalence of airborne allergens so that people who are sensitised can adjust their behaviours and medication.
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