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Introduction Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Seasonal allergic rhinitisAllergic Rhinitis, also known as Hay fever, is a common allergic condition that affects up to one in five people at some point in their life. Symptoms of hay fever include: sneezing a runny nose itchy eyes You'll experience hay fever symptoms if you have an allergic reaction to pollen. Pollen is a fine powder released by plants as part of
Causes of hay fever Seasonal allergic rhinitis
Seasonal allergic rhinitisHay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen. When these tiny particles come into contact with the cells that line your mouth, nose, eyes and throat, they irritate them and trigger an allergic reaction. Allergic reaction When you have an allergic reaction, your body overreacts to something it perceives as a threat. In hay fever, the allergen (the
Definition Head and neck cancer
Head and neck cancerHead and neck cancer is a relatively uncommon type of cancer. Around 10,000 new cases are diagnosed in the UK each year. There are more than 30 areas within the head and neck where Predictive genetic test for cancer risk genes can develop, including the: mouth (including the lips) voice box (larynx) throat (pharynx) salivary glands
Recover from a heart transplant Heart transplant
Heart transplantMost people can eventually return to their normal activities after a heart transplant, although it may be a few months before you feel up to it. See below for information and advice about: Follow-up appointments Immunosuppressants Exercise Diet Smoking and alcohol Sex, pregnancy and contraception Driving, travel and work or school
Introduction Heart-lung transplant
Heart-lung transplantA heart-lung transplant is a major and rarely performed surgical procedure where a person's diseased heart and lungs are replaced with those of a recently deceased donor. On average, only six heart-lung transplants are performed in the UK each year. This is because there are very few suitable donor organs available and priority is generally given
Patient story: "I thought it would never happen to me again, but it did." Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarctionMike Smith has had three heart attacks. As he nears 60 and enjoys life to the full, he explains how the attacks affected him. "My first experience was many years ago. I thought it was heartburn but ended up at my local hospital, where they told me I'd had a heart attack. "After that, I was put on a course of tablets and didn't have any more
Patient story: "My heart was racing ... the pain was awful." Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarctionAfter a heart attack, 36-year-old Debbie Siddons was too scared to pick up her 18-month-old baby. Rehabilitation helped her move on. It was the usual rush in the Siddons household as Debbie raced around getting her four children ready for school. But as she walked into the living room to summon her eldest, she was suddenly stopped by a sharp pain
What to do Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstrokeIf you notice that someone has signs of heat exhaustion, you should: get them to lie down in a cool place such as a room with air conditioning or somewhere in the shade removeany unnecessary clothing to expose as much of their skin as possible cool their skin use whatever you have available, such as a cool, wet sponge or flannel, cold
How to prevent heat exhaustion and heatstroke Heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstrokeHeat exhaustion and heatstroke can often be prevented by taking sensible precautions when it's very hot. During the summer, check for heatwave warnings, so you're aware when there's a potential danger. The government uses a system called Heat-Health Watch to warn people about the chances of a heatwave. This isa system of four different warning
Causes of prickly heat Sweat rash
Sweat rashPrickly heatusually developswhena person sweats more than usual,such as during hot or humid weather. However, it's alsopossible to get prickly heatin the winter. The conditioniscausedwhenthe body's sweat glands become blocked. Excessive sweating canresult insweat becoming trapped beneath your skin. The trapped sweat causes skin irritation andthe