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<p>It’s hay fever season, and as you sniffle away next to an air purifier, you might be wondering why we haven’t cured such a common allergy.</p><p>Allergic rhinitis, as it’s scientifically known, has plagued people for generations. It's thought up to 24 per cent of Australians suffer from it.</p><p>Norman and Tegan run through what hay fever is, how we identified it and what can be done to treat it. </p><p>This episode first aired on October 23, 2024. </p><p>References:</p><ul><li><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2816078">Allergic Rhinitis: A Review</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1879729623001230#:~:text=In%201819%2C%20%E2%80%9Chay%20fever%E2%80%9D,since%20the%20age%20of%208">O Rose thou art sick… history of allergic rhinitis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mcri.edu.au/news/insights-and-opinions/allergen-immunotherapy-hay-fever">I’m considering allergen immunotherapy for my hay fever. What do I need to know?</a><...