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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
B&M is selling a dupe of powerful Dyson gadget for £450 less – it's handheld, easy to store & detects dust automatically
WHILE you may have survived the high pollen season, your home can be another trigger for hayfever. But thanks to this B&M gadget, you no longer have to worry about dust in your home. The bargain retailer is selling a cleaning gadget that will leave your space sparkling without draining your wallet. This handy buy is cheaper than ever, and it's even a dupe of a high-end vacuum. The Blaupunkt Powerforce Anti-Tangle 25.9V Vacuum Cleaner is now available for 20% off. Reduced from £99 to just £79, this vacuum is said to "unleash the power of clean". Product details Manufacturers broke down all the handy features of the cleaning gadget. "Featuring cutting-edge technology like a digital touch control display, anti-tangle technology, and auto dust sensor, this vacuum is a bargain hunter's dream come true," they said. It also includes "a powerful lithium ion battery" which provides up to 50 minutes of run time. The 28KPA suction power helps you to tackle dirt and dust "with ease". "Plus, enjoy the convenience of four power modes, compact handheld conversion, and wall mount storage," the description read. "Say goodbye to allergies and hello to a cleaner home." Sun tests world's thinnest vacuum at Dyson HQ – and 'PencilVac' is SAS of cleaning The cordless vacuum can also turn into a compact handhled device and can even been mounted for wall storage. Choose between four power modes: Auto, Eco, Mid, and Max. Dyson gadget The B&M buy is similar to the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute cordless vacuum, which is currently listed for £529.99. This high-end alternative is said to offer "more suction power to the floor than any other cordless vacuum". The Dyson vacuum features 240 Air Watts for suction, with a run time of 60 minutes. How to save money at B&M Shoppers have saved hundreds of pounds a year by using B&M's scanner app. The scanner lets you see if an item's price is cheaper than advertised on the shop floor label. Products that are typically discounted are seasonal items and old stock that B&M is trying to shift. The app is free to download off the B&M Stores mobile app via Google Play or the Apple App Store. According to one ex-B&M manager, you'll want to visit your local branch at 10am on a Wednesday too. Here's how you can join the B&M bargain hunt: Download the B&M app for free on any smartphone with an App Store or Google Play. Once you've installed it on your device, click on the option labelled "more" on the bottom, right-hand side of the app home page. You'll then find an option that says "barcode scanner". Click on this and you'll open a camera screen. Use the camera to hover over the barcode of the product you wish to check. If the price comes up as lower, take it to the cash desk and it will automatically scan at the lower price. You don't need to sign up to the B&M app to use the barcode scanner. While it has a slightly longer battery life, this gadget is similar to the B&M version in that it has a hair de-tangling feature and a dust detector sensor. It also helps to identify any overlooked dust by illuminating it and boasts 99.99% advanced filtration. More on cleaning gadgets And Amazon is selling a window-cleaning gadget slashed from £80 to just £46. Plus, Dyson has reduced the price of its V10 vacuum cleaner. Aldi is selling a no-effort household gadget that cuts cleaning time in half. Shoppers can also pick up another no-effort cleaning gadget that's £500 less than a pricier version. Aldi has a similar vacuum available for just £44, and it also rivals a Dyson product.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
New hay fever pill will retrain the immune system
A first-of-its kind hay fever pill is to be rolled out on the NHS. The immunotherapy drug aims to treat the root cause of symptoms by retraining the immune system to tolerate tree pollen over three years of daily use. Betula verrucosa, sold under the brand name Itulazax 12 SQ-Bet and made by ALK-Abello, is a tablet that contains birch pollen extract. It has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) to be an option the NHS for around 27,000 people whose hay fever symptoms persist even after taking antihistamines or using nasal sprays. About 13 million people in the UK have hay fever during the spring and summer months, and about one in four sufferers are allergic to tree pollen. Severe tree pollen allergies can cause debilitating symptoms for some people during the spring and summer months, including fatigue, breathing difficulties, inflamed sinuses, itchy, watery eyes and changes in vision. Trials show the tablet can significantly reduce the symptoms of severe hay fever by changing how the body responds to allergens. Could benefit 27,000 people The immunotherapy works by gradually increasing the body's tolerance to tree pollen through controlled daily exposure to small amounts of pollen. Before being given the tablets, patients will require a skin prick or blood tests to confirm an allergy to birch tree pollen. Nice estimates that about 27,000 people in England are expected to benefit from the recommendation. Helen Knight, director of medicines evaluation at Nice, said: 'This treatment will help improve people's quality of life. 'Severe tree pollen allergies trap people indoors during beautiful weather and disrupt their work, education and family life. 'The daily tablet offers genuine long-term relief rather than just managing symptoms.' According to Allergy UK, birch pollen allergy is estimated to affect about a quarter of hay fever sufferers. Amena Warner, head of clinical services at Allergy UK, said: 'Many people don't realise how awful it is having an itchy, runny nose, sneezing episodes or itchy, irritated eyes in the pollen season. 'We frequently hear from people who avoid time outdoors, keep doors and windows shut, check pollen counts and try and minimise any exposure, which takes a significant toll on their physical and emotional wellbeing. 'Nice's recommendation is so important because it provides a genuine opportunity for people to manage the root cause of their pollen allergy, offering the chance to break free from this burden and enjoy a better quality of life.' Emil Stage Olsen, ALK-Abello's general manager for the UK and Ireland, added: 'We welcome this positive Nice recommendation, which is another meaningful advancement for the UK allergy community. 'Our focus is now on working closely with the NHS to ensure eligible patients can benefit from this first-in-class immunotherapy.' The NHS in England will provide the treatment within three months of Nice publishing its final guidance. Prof Meghana Pandit, co-medical director at NHS England, welcomed the announcement. She said: 'This innovative treatment, which will soon be rolled out on the NHS, enables patients to build up tolerance to birch tree pollen within their immune system, rather than just treating the symptoms – and we hope this will give many a new lease of life, allowing people to spend time enjoying being outside, without the discomfort allergies can bring.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more. Solve the daily Crossword
CNA
a day ago
- Health
- CNA
Singapore developing Asia's first allergic rhinitis database
Singapore is developing Asia's first allergic rhinitis database. The condition - commonly known as hay fever - is triggered by allergens such as dust, pollen and pet dander. Project ENTenna will be led by Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, with the support of several other hospitals and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research. Principal Investigator Adjunct Associate Professor Ng Chew Lip, Senior Consultant at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, and Ryan Lim, a student with allergic rhinitis, discuss the launch of Asia first allergic rhinitis database and how they will be collecting data for this research. They talk about the need for Asia-specific data on allergic rhinitis and how the database will help doctors tailor treatment or even predict allergic flare-ups more accurately in a patient.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Thousands of hay fever sufferers will soon be prescribed a new treatment on the NHS
THOUSANDS of hay fever sufferers will soon be prescribed a new treatment on the NHS. An under-the-tongue tablet — sold under brand name Itulazax — trains the body to tolerate more pollen through exposure. And trials show it can significantly reduce the worst allergy symptoms. NHS spending watchdog Nice has now recommended it for people whose hay fever persists after basic treatment. Nice's medicines evaluations chief Helen Knight said: "This treatment will help improve people's quality of life. "Severe tree pollen allergies trap people indoors during beautiful weather and disrupt their work, education and family life. "The daily tablet offers genuine long-term relief rather than just managing symptoms." However, it only works on those with a birch pollen allergy — which is about a quarter of hay fever sufferers, estimated to be 27,000 people. The NHS in England will offer it within three months of Nice publishing its final guidance. Amena Warner, head of clinical services at Allergy UK, said: "Many people don't realise how awful it is having an itchy, runny nose, sneezing episodes or itchy, irritated eyes in the pollen season. "We frequently hear from people who avoid time outdoors, keep doors and windows shut, check pollen counts and try and minimise any exposure, which takes a significant toll on their physical and emotional wellbeing. "Nice's recommendation is so important because it provides a genuine opportunity for people to manage the root cause of their pollen allergy, offering the chance to break free from this burden and enjoy a better quality of life." hayfever recommendations from a boots pharmacist 1
Telegraph
2 days ago
- Health
- Telegraph
New hay fever pill will retrain the immune system
A first-of-its kind hay fever pill is to be rolled out on the NHS. The immunotherapy drug aims to treat the root cause of symptoms by retraining the immune system to tolerate tree pollen over three years of daily use. Betula verrucosa, sold under the brand name Itulazax 12 SQ-Bet and made by ALK-Abello, is a tablet that contains birch pollen extract. It has been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) to be an option the NHS for around 27,000 people whose hay fever symptoms persist even after taking antihistamines or using nasal sprays. About 13 million people in the UK have hay fever during the spring and summer months, and about one in four sufferers are allergic to tree pollen. Severe tree pollen allergies can cause debilitating symptoms for some people during the spring and summer months, including fatigue, breathing difficulties, inflamed sinuses, itchy, watery eyes and changes in vision. Trials show the tablet can significantly reduce the symptoms of severe hay fever by changing how the body responds to allergens. Could benefit 27,000 people The immunotherapy works by gradually increasing the body's tolerance to tree pollen through controlled daily exposure to small amounts of pollen. Before being given the tablets, patients will require a skin prick or blood tests to confirm an allergy to birch tree pollen. Nice estimates that about 27,000 people in England are expected to benefit from the recommendation. Helen Knight, director of medicines evaluation at Nice, said: 'This treatment will help improve people's quality of life. 'Severe tree pollen allergies trap people indoors during beautiful weather and disrupt their work, education and family life. 'The daily tablet offers genuine long-term relief rather than just managing symptoms.' According to Allergy UK, birch pollen allergy is estimated to affect about a quarter of hay fever sufferers. Amena Warner, head of clinical services at Allergy UK, said: 'Many people don't realise how awful it is having an itchy, runny nose, sneezing episodes or itchy, irritated eyes in the pollen season. 'We frequently hear from people who avoid time outdoors, keep doors and windows shut, check pollen counts and try and minimise any exposure, which takes a significant toll on their physical and emotional wellbeing. 'Nice's recommendation is so important because it provides a genuine opportunity for people to manage the root cause of their pollen allergy, offering the chance to break free from this burden and enjoy a better quality of life.'
