Description

Have you ever had the audacity to walk outside on a spring day outdoors, only to find yourself sneezing uncontrollably or rubbing your itchy eyes soon after? Perhaps you finally got to have that park picnic with the family, only to experience unexpected wheezing or a sudden skin rash. 

These could be signs that you’re reacting negatively to a common hay fever culprit: birch pollen.

Signs of birch pollen allergy 

Giveaways of a birch pollen allergy may include sneezing, coughing, blocked nose, itchy eyes, throat, mouth, nose, and ears, loss of smell, forehead pain, headaches, and fatigue. 

If you’re experiencing one or more of these issues during the birch pollen season (typically late March through May in the UK), it might be time to test and see what’s going on.

What is birch pollen?

As its name suggests, the common silver birch is one of the most common trees in the UK. Its pollen has a potent impact, causing allergic reactions in 90% of people who are sensitive to pollen.

Why can birch pollen be an issue?

Birch pollen can be more than just a seasonal nuisance for many people. It can significantly impact their daily life, causing them to miss work or school and preventing them from enjoying the outdoors. This is particularly rare in the UK, where birch populations are abundant. As a result, 16% of the population is specifically affected by birch pollen.

What should I do if I suspect a birch pollen allergy?

The first step is to recognise the symptoms of birch pollen allergy and how they impact your quality of life. The good news is that there is hope for relief.

Why choose our birch pollen allergy testing kit?

Discover if birch pollen is affecting your health with our testing kit. Our kit is:

• Simple: Your kit includes everything needed for a finger prick sample. Just follow the instructions and send it back to us.
• Accurate: With our advanced technology, we provide precise and reliable results.
• Convenient: Test from the comfort of your home without needing to visit a clinic.
• The first step in your new comfort: Discuss your results with our specialists to get personalised advice and a treatment plan.

Take control of your birch pollen allergy

Take control of your allergies with our Silver birch pollen allergy testing kit and expert consultation. Order now to manage your allergies effectively and live a comfortable lifestyle this Spring

Allergy test for Birch pollen Tree pollen allergen

This allergy test is either suitable for self collection (remote test) or for the sample collection in the laboratory.

For remote collection up to 3 allergens can be done from the same sample from one checkout.

For laboratory collection there is no limit on the number of allergens tested.

You will receive results of the tests in your portal. (Please create log in for the results portal here https://ukallergy.carebit.co/patients/accounts/sign-up)