Find out how pollen affects asthma, which plants typically cause allergies and how to minimise your exposure to pollen.
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Buteyko breathing for asthma
The Buteyko breathing method focusses on the rhythm and rate of breathing, aiming to slow down breathing rate and regulate rhythm. Breathing through the nose, rather than the mouth, may also help improve asthma symptoms.
Ant sting anaphylaxis mostly due to jack jumpers
Jack jumper ants are the most common cause of anaphylaxis (severe allergy) after ant stings, followed by bulldog ants, a study shows.
Pet reptile food – a cause of allergy
Pet reptiles spawn a new allergy risk, researchers warn, as the grasshoppers used to feed reptiles can trigger asthma and allergies.
Asthma: preventer medications
Preventers are anti-inflammatory medicines. They make your airways less sensitive and help keep your airways open so that you have less chance of having an asthma attack, or flare-up.
