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Allergies and intolerances: soon to be the UK’s most prevalent health epidemic

It is said that 18 million people will develop an allergic condition at some point in their lives (40% of school children included) and that 30 million live with food intolerances (almost half the population). The rapid growth in allergies and intolerances within the UK population gives credence to the notion that this is one…

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Young Woman Sneezing into a Handkerchief

Nose problems in pregnancy

Common nose problems during pregnancy include stuffiness, a runny nose, and nosebleeds. These problems may start early in pregnancy and may continue throughout pregnancy. The hormones of pregnancy may cause the lining of your nose and sinuses to swell, so you feel continually blocked up and stuffy. Hormones are also to blame for dilatation (widening) of the tiny blood…

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