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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The weather is warm and the air is dusty – relief for allergy sufferers next week

This weekend in Finland will be warm and sunny, but rising pollen levels may cause discomfort for allergy sufferers until relief arrives next week.

Mar 21 • 11:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Hulk Paraíba reports emergency with 3-year-old daughter after allergic shock from peanut

Brazilian footballer Hulk Paraíba shared a worrying incident involving his 3-year-old daughter Zaya, who had a severe allergic reaction after eating a peanut cookie.

Mar 20 • 23:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you buy this product? Health hazard

A chocolate mousse powder product is being recalled due to missing ingredient labeling in Finnish and Swedish, posing risks for allergy sufferers.

Mar 20 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Allergic Person: This Dr. Oetker Product May Pose a Health Hazard

Dr. Oetker is recalling a batch of chocolate mousse powder due to missing Finnish and Swedish labels, which may pose health risks to those allergic to specific ingredients.

Mar 20 • 13:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

easyJet passenger forced to pay £3,000 after onboard emergency hits out

A passenger with a severe nut allergy claims he was denied boarding after an emergency diversion on an easyJet flight, resulting in more than £3,000 in additional costs to return home.

Mar 19 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Eight million Spaniards face the consequences of an 'intense' spring, especially in central and southern Spain

Around eight million Spaniards are expected to suffer from allergy symptoms this spring due to an unusual intensity in pollen release.

Mar 18 • 11:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Allergy sufferers face a difficult spring in Spain due to high pollen concentration: 'We are facing the perfect storm'

Allergy sufferers in Spain are predicted to have a challenging spring this year due to high pollen concentrations resulting from winter rains, rising temperatures, and environmental pollution.

Mar 18 • 11:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Best anti-allergy bedding as Aldi's sell-out range returns for peak hayfever season

Aldi reintroduces its popular anti-allergy bedding just in time for the peak hayfever season, providing relief for allergy sufferers.

Mar 18 • 08:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

See four steps to avoid the worst allergy symptoms

The article outlines four key steps to help manage seasonal allergies effectively.

Mar 17 • 21:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Fresh research: Bad news for allergy sufferers

A new study indicates that pollen's impact on the human nose may change at the cellular level due to climate change.

Mar 17 • 06:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Pollen Allergy? The Situation is at its Worst Here

Pollen levels from hazel and alder are rising in southwestern Finland, posing challenges for allergy sufferers.

Mar 16 • 16:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

easyJet UK flight forced to land after extreme nut allergy passenger falls unwell

A flight from Malaga to Belfast was diverted to France after a passenger with an extreme nut allergy fell ill, requiring emergency medical attention upon landing.

Mar 16 • 11:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Allergist: a seemingly healthy menu change can bring new health concerns

A Finnish allergist warns that trendy dietary changes touted as healthy may lead to new health issues, despite a stable allergy prevalence in Estonia.

Mar 16 • 08:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hay fever sufferer with 'dry eyes all summer' finds 'best product' for £10

A hay fever sufferer shares their positive experience with a new dry eye gel that has helped alleviate their symptoms amid an early allergy season in the UK.

Mar 16 • 04:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Rhinitis: why there is no cure (and what can be done to improve)

The article discusses the challenges of finding a cure for allergic rhinitis, a condition affecting a significant portion of the global and Brazilian population.

Mar 15 • 17:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Taxi driver in Scotland refused to take a blind man with a guide dog claiming he has an allergy

A taxi driver in Scotland declined to transport a blind man accompanied by his guide dog, citing an allergy as the reason.

Mar 13 • 17:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Bury Me in an Ugly Coffee Can

A discussion on various topics including a fight over a blue floral can, a defense of Timothée Chalamet's opera performance, and concerns about the treatment of allergy sufferers.

Mar 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Gilde recalls some meat products

Gilde is recalling certain meat products due to potential undetectable soy allergens not listed on the packaging, aimed at protecting consumers with soy allergies.

Mar 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Gilde recalls some meat products

Gilde is recalling a limited number of meat products due to undeclared soy content, which is a concern for consumers with soy allergies.

Mar 12 • 11:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Dr Amir Khan says your allergy or cold could actually be this 'silent' condition

Dr. Amir Khan warns that symptoms often mistaken for allergies or a cold may actually indicate a condition known as silent reflux, which can have serious health implications.

Mar 11 • 14:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning for Allergy Sufferers - A Shift in the Pollen Situation Approaches

Spring is leading to an increase in pollen levels in Finland, with birch pollen expected to rise soon as flowering begins.

Mar 11 • 13:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum's milk turned green after she became allergic to herself and nearly died

A 31-year-old mother experienced a life-threatening allergic reaction that turned her breast milk bright green, leading to her hospitalization after her partner found her unconscious.

Mar 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Cheltenham Festival jockey allergic to horses is left 'itching for days'

Jockey Sean Bowen shares his struggles with horse allergies that he's managed to overcome while pursuing a successful career at the Cheltenham Festival.

Mar 11 • 08:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Help with Hay Fever: 'You Can Get Sick at Any Age'

With the onset of spring, many people are facing pollen allergies, some for the first time, prompting discussions about prevention and available medications.

Mar 11 • 08:20 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

4 Signs Indicating the Need to Replace Your Car's Air Filter

Experts recommend that asthma and pollen allergy sufferers check their car's cabin air filter, especially with spring's arrival, to help purify the air and reduce respiratory irritants.

Mar 11 • 04:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Pollen season is starting

Pollen season has begun in Norway, as reported by the Norwegian Asthma and Allergy Association (NAAF).

Mar 10 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Botany Column: For some, it is spring; for others, a pollen trap

The article discusses the arrival of spring in Germany and its impact on allergy sufferers due to blooming plants and trees.

Mar 10 • 12:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Spring is slowly taking over. The cold won't trouble Czechs anymore, but something quite different

Czechia faces a spring week with relatively high temperatures, but rising pollen levels may irritate allergy sufferers.

Mar 10 • 11:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

26-year-old loses 95% of vision after allergic reaction to medication and discovers rare syndrome in Piauí

A 26-year-old woman in Piauí lost 95% of her vision due to a rare allergic reaction, leading to the diagnosis of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and a lengthy hospital stay.

Mar 10 • 09:25 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Coop recalls wok mix – contains sesame

Coop has recalled its Teriyaki Wok Mix due to the presence of sesame in the dressing, which is not listed in the ingredients, posing a risk to those with sesame allergies.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Patient Dies After Surgeon Injects Contrast to Which He Was Allergic, Even Though Anesthetist Warned 'Don't Do It' (and Documented It)

A patient died after a surgeon injected him with an iodine contrast agent, despite the anesthetist explicitly warning against it due to the patient's known allergy.

Mar 9 • 02:19 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

See the pollen graph that has almost exploded: 'It can be directly debilitating'

There has been a dramatic increase in alder pollen levels in Zealand, Denmark, leading to severe symptoms for many allergy sufferers this year.

Mar 8 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Pollen levels have never been this high before

Pollen levels in Zealand, Denmark, have surged dramatically, causing heightened allergy symptoms for many individuals this year.

Mar 8 • 15:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Never before have there been so many pollen in the air as right now

Olive pollen levels in Zealand have surged dramatically, causing heightened allergic reactions for many.

Mar 8 • 15:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People urged to return popular dessert after major recall issued

A major recall has been issued for a chocolate pudding dessert due to mispackaging that poses a potential allergy risk.

Mar 7 • 10:21 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

"If it also works on humans, it could revolutionize the treatment of allergies"

A Danish research team has made significant progress towards a potential allergy treatment that could cure cross-allergy patients with just three injections.

Mar 7 • 05:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sahara Dust in Germany: "One Should Wait Until the Weekend to Wash the Car"

Sahara dust from North Africa is expected to linger in Germany, creating a milky sun and hazy skies, especially affecting allergy and asthma sufferers.

Mar 6 • 13:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The pollen season has begun: More and more allergy sufferers

The article discusses the onset of pollen season in Czechia and the increase in individuals suffering from allergies.

Mar 6 • 08:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Hay fever sufferers praise 'restful night's sleep' with anti-allergy duvet

Hay fever sufferers are finding relief with a newly popular anti-allergy duvet that has been endorsed by the British Allergy Foundation and has received thousands of positive reviews on Amazon.

Mar 5 • 18:03 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Recalls stuffed shrimp - contains salmon

A. Espersen is recalling its product 'Rahbek Stuffed Shrimp' sold at Netto due to incorrect packaging that included salmon, posing a risk to fish-allergic consumers.

Mar 5 • 16:54 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Costco Canada recalls dessert, offers full refund over ‘potentially life-threatening allergic reactions’

Costco Canada has issued a recall for a dessert that may contain undeclared allergens, specifically cashew and macadamia nuts, posing serious health risks to allergic individuals.

Mar 5 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FOLLOW SYMPTOMS ⟩ A health concern affecting 150,000 Estonians is here

Spring often poses challenges for allergy sufferers in Estonia, with around 10% of the population facing seasonal allergies during this time.

Mar 5 • 12:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Ate sausage and died. A fatal reaction to meat was caused by a bite from a common tick

A young boy in Australia died from a rare allergic reaction to red meat triggered by a tick bite.

Mar 5 • 10:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Frontline of Pollen Allergy Measures and Forecasting: How to Reduce the Damage of a 'National Disease'

The article discusses the rising prevalence and economic impact of pollen allergies in Japan, which affects about 40% of the population, and explores current measures and forecasting practices to mitigate their effects.

Mar 4 • 23:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Allergies due to climate change: what symptoms may appear with autumn and how to treat them

The article discusses how autumn can trigger allergy symptoms such as congestion and sneezing, and provides tips on prevention and treatment.

Mar 4 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

A saliva bacteria 'protects' against peanut allergy by destroying harmful proteins in the mouth

A new study finds that saliva bacteria may help decrease the severity of peanut allergies by breaking down harmful proteins before they can trigger allergic reactions.

Mar 3 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Unpleasant news for allergy sufferers: The pollen season is here again

Pollen from alder trees has started to spread in southern Finland, with further increases expected in the coming days.

Mar 3 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

NHS 28-day rule for hay fever sufferers as pollen season about to start

The NHS outlines a 28-day rule for hay fever sufferers as the pollen season approaches, noting the prevalence and symptoms of this common allergy.

Mar 2 • 11:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

It's not you, it's the pollen

With allergy season underway in Sweden, the article discusses common signs of pollen allergies and their impact on people's health.

Mar 2 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Should tick safety be as popular as 'slip, slop, slap'?

The article discusses the growing awareness and health risks associated with tick-induced alpha-gal syndrome, which can cause severe allergic reactions to red meat and related products.

Mar 1 • 19:34 UTC

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