Hot Weather Bad News for Hay Fever Sufferers

Hot Weather Bad News for Hay Fever Sufferers

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The video discusses the rise of adult-onset hay fever, highlighting Winnie's experience and Swedish research showing increased allergy rates. Environmental factors like climate change and CO2 levels are contributing to more potent pollen, affecting adults for the first time. However, relief is expected as pollen levels decrease.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Winnie experiences discomfort in the garden?

She has a fear of insects.

She dislikes gardening.

She is allergic to hay fever.

She is allergic to grass.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Winnie start experiencing hay fever symptoms?

At 40 years old

At 33 years old

At 25 years old

At 20 years old

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did researchers in Sweden discover about adult onset allergies?

They are non-existent.

They are decreasing.

They are stable.

They are on the rise.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has climate change potentially affected pollen levels?

It has increased pollen potency.

It has made pollen less potent.

It has decreased pollen levels.

It has no effect on pollen.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected outlook for hay fever sufferers like Winnie?

Their symptoms will disappear completely.

Their symptoms will remain the same.

Their symptoms will ease soon.

Their symptoms will worsen.