Pollen and Allergies Podcast with Melbourne Pollen is out now

The National Asthma Council Australia's Sensitive Choice program is collaborating with Melbourne Pollen to deliver season two of the popular Pollen and Allergies Podcast, available on all main streaming podcast services including Spotify and Apple Music.

In our first two episodes, Dr Joel Ten, a GP with expertise in respiratory health and a trusted voice on the National Asthma Council’s GP Advisory Group, sits down with renowned allergist Prof Sheryl van Nunen OAM.

Tune into episode one, 'hay fever uncovered' as our experts discuss:

• what is allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever
• the history behind the moniker 'hay fever'
• what it's like to live in Australia, the 'allergy capital of the world'
• why people who migrate to Australia seem to develop allergies over time
• how to better manage your hay fever.

Episode two, 'managing hay fever' discusses actionable preventive steps people can take to minimise their hay fever symptoms, including:

• preparing for high and extreme pollen count days
• how the 'priming effect' may make you more sensitised to pollens
• exploring immunotherapy as a potential treatment option for people with severe hay fever
• protecting children during pollen seasons, as peak pollen levels often coincide with critical exam periods.

Listen to our Pollen and Allergies podcast now.