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Hay fever rears its head with a vengeance!
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Yesterday evening I jumped out of my car and directly onto my bike to cycle to the Andrew Robson Bridge Club. It was a wonderful warm sunny evening and Wandsworth Common was covered in bodies all making the most of the glorious day. Picnicking, playing games and generally enjoying themselves. I parked my bike and […]
Asthma kills. Take prevention seriously.
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Written by Dr Hajera Abbas General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline I’ll start with the unpleasant facts… There are 5.4 million asthma sufferers in the UK, and one in eleven people currently receive treatment for asthma. In 2014, a whopping 1216 asthma sufferers died. Sometimes these tragic deaths are […]
Why is my eye twitching?
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Written by Will Ayliffe, Gresham Professor of Physic and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Lister Hospital in London and eye specialist for Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s page Soothe conjunctivitis When your eye suddenly starts twitching, it can be a little unnerving. You’ll wonder what’s wrong and whether it’s something more serious. […]
Conjunctivitis symptoms
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Written by Dr Martin Saweirs, General Practitioner for Dr Morton’s – the medical helplineSee Dr Morton’s Soothe conjunctivitisWe all know someone who’s had conjunctivitis at some point. Essentially it is inflammation of the thin lining of the eyes, called the conjunctivae. People often have red, painful eyes (one or both), which can be itchy, runny […]
Our immune systems in the developed world: Are we getting sicker?
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Written by the Dr Morton’s – The Medical Helpline Communications Team See Dr Morton’s Address allergies Why is allergy and autoimmunity on the rise? People aren’t born with allergies, but some people are more prone to developing them than others. Interestingly, allergy and autoimmunity is far more of a problem in the developed world, and there […]
How to avoid insect bites and infections
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Written by the Dr Morton’s – The Medical Helpline Communications Team How to avoid insect bites and infections See Dr Morton’s address allergies, diagnose skin rash, steroids save lives and Prescriptions and Packs The most common skin infection causing problems abroad relate to insect bites and stings. Many people travel unequipped to deal with the insects […]
Spring is coming – make sure you’re prepared for hayfever!
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Written by Dr Ellie Watson, General Practitioner and adviser to Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s relieve hay fever and address allergies Most people are beginning to look forward to summer now that the days are getting longer, and the weather is a bit warmer. However I know lots of people will also […]
Calm itchy eyes
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Written by William Ayliffe, Gresham Professor of Physic and Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Lister Hospital in London and eye specialist for Dr Morton’s – the medical helpline See Dr Morton’s relieve hay fever soothe conjunctivitis and address allergies Itchy eyes Spring is the time of year when pollens start to increase in the atmosphere. In those people susceptible to allergic reactions, […]
Peanut allergy – new hope for sufferers?
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Dr Morton’s communications team writes in response to the recent news about a breakthrough in the treatment of peanut allergies See Dr Morton’s address allergies Peanut allergy An exciting new study published in the Lancet potentially signals an end to peanut allergy. This particularly frightening food allergy often causes constant anxiety among parents and sufferers waiting for a […]
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