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, by Tatianna Gerard Spring Hay Fever Is Back: Are You Prepared for Pollen & Thunderstorm Asthma?
Spring brings warmer days and more time outdoors, but for many Australians, it also marks the return of hay fever season. And in parts of...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Types of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Explained
When you're working around dust, fumes or other airborne contaminants, choosing respiratory protection isn't simply a matter of reaching for any mask. Different types of...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Causes Meningococcal Disease & How Does It Spread?
Meningococcal disease has recently been back in the news, with WA Health reporting that a child in Western Australia was diagnosed with meningococcal serogroup B...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Flu Cases Are Rising Late in Australia — Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Influenza This Spring
Spring has arrived in Australia, temperatures are beginning to rise and winter is behind us. You might expect flu season to be winding down too...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Blocked Nose at Night? Why Congestion Can Feel Worse When You Lie Down
You can breathe relatively normally throughout the day, but then bedtime arrives, you lie down and suddenly one or both sides of your nose feel...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Valved vs Non-Valved P2 Respirators for Work: Which Do You Need?
If you've shopped for P2 respirators before, you may have noticed that some have a small valve on the front, while others don't. It's easy...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What’s the Difference Between a Respirator Fit Test & Fit Check?
When it comes to wearing a P2 respirator, choosing a certified product is only part of the equation. For a tight-fitting respirator to provide its...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Is It Normal to Still Be Coughing Weeks After a Cold?
Your cold is over. The fever has gone, your sore throat has settled and you're starting to feel like yourself again. But every now and...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Could Mould Be Making You Sick? Signs, Symptoms & Home Testing Guide
Have you ever had a lingering cough, constant sneezing, a blocked nose or unexplained fatigue that just doesn't seem to go away? Perhaps you've assumed...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Much Do You Really Know About RSV Risks? Key Facts for Older Adults
Winter in Australia typically brings increased attention to respiratory illnesses such as influenza and COVID-19. But this year, RSV has emerged as the most commonly...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Be Prepared Like a Healthcare Professional: Your Home Medicine Cabinet Checklist
Most of us don't think about our home medicine cabinet until someone comes down with a fever, gets a nasty cut, or wakes up feeling...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Can Probiotics Prevent Colds and Flu?
As the weather cools down, colds, coughs and respiratory infections tend to become more common. Many people start looking for ways to support their immune...
