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Jun 2023
2h 33m

Why Allergies Are On The Rise with Profe...

Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author
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Pollen counts are rising and more of us are experiencing hay fever symptoms than ever before. From airborne allergens to the food on our plates or the chemicals and plants that touch our skin, around 40% of the global population has some form of allergic disease. By 2030, today’s guest reveals, 50% of us will be affected. Professor Theresa MacPhail is a med ... Show More
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