Hay fever - Learn more
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Hay fever is an allergic reaction usually triggered by pollen from grasses, trees and weeds during spring and summer. It can also be due to other airborne particles, such as mould, dust mites or animal hair. Treatment options are available to help manage symptoms.
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Hearing loss - Learn more
Hearing loss is the partial or complete loss of hearing in either one or both ears. This can occur suddenly in some cases, but typically it tends to develop gradually. Noise exposure accumulates over a lifetime, such that repeated exposure to loud noises increases the level of hearing loss experi...
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Laryngitis - Learn more
The term laryngitis describes inflammation of the larynx, also called the voice box. The larynx sits at the back of the throat where it helps us to speak, breathe and swallow. When the vocal cords inside the larynx become inflamed or irritated – usually due to a viral infection – this can cause l...
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Meniere's disease - Learn more
Meniere's disease is a condition of the inner ear that causes attacks of dizziness, loss of balance, ringing and hearing loss. It's thought that a build-up of fluid in the inner ear causes the pressure to rise, disrupting the hearing and balance signals from the inner ear to the brain.
