HAY FEVER... AAAAH!!!
So it's that dreaded time again... hay fever season. So what is it and what can you do to get through it?
Hay fever is an exaggerated immune system response to an allergen like pollen, dust mites and pets to name a few. Your system overreacts, thinking that these allergens are dangerous to your system and need to be attacked and expelled.
Symptoms can include:
- runny and or stuffy nose
- sneezing
- itchy eyes, watery eyes
- frequent throat-clearing
- rabbit-like movements of the nose
- repeated nosebleeds
- headaches because of pressure from inside the nose
- frequent earaches, fullness in the ear, ear infections or hearing loss
- chronic cold without much fever
- dark circles under the eyes
Treatment options
Antihistamines (in the form of tablets, nasal sprays or eye drops), Nasal sprays, including decongestants and steroids
Natural health products ranging from tablets to nasal sprays.
Come in and have a chat to one of us about your symptoms and let us help you find a solution that works for you.
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Kmart duvet recall
Kmart will be recalling a number of their Anko duvet sets.
What you need to know:
- The recall is involving Christmas-themed duvets: Mrs & Mrs Claus Reversible Queen Size Bed Quilt Cover Set and Christmas Elf Reversible Single Bed Quilt Cover Set
- A recall of the products began in Australia following health concerns from several families.
- One woman said she thought she was having a heart attack after using one of the products which smelt of diesel.
- One customer said she’d purchased the quilt covers and said they smelled like gas. Another mum said hers did not have that smell but claimed her son developed a rash that only went away when he stopped using the product.
- The product is no longer available for purchase on the Kmart website.
Regardless of whether you have experienced an issue, customers who have purchased this item may return the product to store for a refund.