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Richard Madeley worries fans as he reveals health scare on Good Morning Britain
RICHARD Madeley has revealed he suffered "two massive nose bleeds" over the weekend as he searched for answers on Good Morning Britain.
The TV presenter, 66, asked for medical advice on the breakfast show during a segment about hay fever sweeping the country.
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It comes as sufferers were told pollen levels are rising thanks to the warm weather and winds helping it to circulate.
Richard and his co-host Susanna Reid spoke to Doctor Farooq today about how to ease the symptoms, and he asked: "I had two massive nose bleeds this weekend, really big nose bleeds, any link to the hayfever?"
Doctor Farooq couldn't confirm if Richard's symptom was caused by a reaction to pollen, but said: "Only if you are using a nasal spray and perhaps ramming it up too hard.
"And sometimes steroid sprays, if they land in the wrong place can make you more vulnerable."
"Maybe I was blowing my nose just a bit too hard," he replied.
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Viewers reacted to Richard's comment on Twitter, and one said: "Gmb funny you should mention nose bleeds. Working in a school, I've seen more random nose bleeds this year then I have in my whole working life.
"This is just happening during lessons, lunch, play, put of nowhere. No history, just pouring nose bleeds."
When mixed with air pollution pollen can become sticky, making it harder to get out of your eyes and nose.
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Luckily there are things you can do to prepare yourself and he suggested putting together a hay fever first aid kit.
Airborne allergens expert Max Wiseberg said this should consist of one or more natural products such as a natural allergy balm like HayMax.
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He added: "One antihistamine such as Piriteze, one nasal spray such as Beconase and eye drops such as Optrex.
"The interesting thing about this is that many of these remedies can be complementary to each other.
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"So if one helps, but doesn’t do the whole job, you may be able to try other remedies at the same time and get a better result.
"But there are rules: never take two anti-histamines together, never take 2 steroid nasal sprays together, and consult your pharmacist or doctor if you are already taking any other medication.”
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