by Kate Young | Jan 30, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
Flu, otherwise known as influenza, is a nose, lung, and throat infection, all of which are part of the respiratory system. Even though influenza is known as “flu,” it’s not similar to the stomach “flu” which often causes diarrhoea and...
by Kate Young | Jan 23, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
The warmer months and seasons of the year come with the much-needed sunlight and outdoor activities, but they also present a new problem: pollen allergy or allergic rhinitis. So, even though spending time outside in the sun may seem incredible, this may affect those...
by Felicia Oladipo | Jan 23, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
Dry blood spot or DBS testing provides an easy and efficient way to collect and analyse blood samples. These samples can be taken with at-home kits, which are then shipped to our labs. These include a lancet to administer the blood prick and blood spot cards to...
by Kate Young | Jan 16, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
Allergic rhinitis, known as hay fever, results from outdoor and indoor allergens. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, however, is a result of pollen from weeds, trees, and grass affecting one’s immune system, even though these substances are usually harmless to other...
by Felicia Oladipo | Jan 16, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
When you’re allergic to something like pollen, it gets into your nose, irritating it; this causes symptoms like sneezing (among others) which, when grouped, are referred to as allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is characterised by inflammation inside your nose...
by Kate Young | Jan 16, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
When your immune system reacts to something that doesn’t bother most of the population at a specific time of the year, you must suffer from seasonal allergies. People with seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis) always react to pollen. So, one can react to a...
by Kate Young | Jan 16, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
Eczema, commonly known as atopic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin condition that’s not contagious, and severe itching, scaly rashes, oozing, and redness characterise it. These symptoms can not only be painful but also cause blisters and changes in skin...
by Kate Young | Jan 9, 2023 | Allergies, Blog
Grass pollen is the topmost common cause of seasonal allergies {1}. During late spring and early summer, grass pollen is the most common culprit causing allergic rhinitis. However, if you live in warmer areas that don’t necessarily have cold seasons, then it is...
