article_snippet.sent: With summer well and truly over, it's inevitable allergy and flu season is upon Our
article_snippet.sent: The odd shaped critters increase two to three fold during late autumn to winter leading thousands of Australians to suffer from common cold or flu-like symptoms.
article_snippet.sent: For allergy sufferers, high concentration of dry air can often lead to breathing problems as well as increase the body’s susceptibility to illnesses such as: chapped lips, dry and dehydrated skin, blocked sinuses and even more regular nosebleeds. '
article_snippet.sent: Dr Penny Adams (pictured) said Dr Penny Adams (pictured) was surprised at the statistic that Australians spend 90 per cent of Australians time indoors but admitted that in the winter months people are susceptible to illnesses due to spending more time at home. '
article_snippet.sent: In winter we spend more time at home
article_snippet.sent: than we do in summer months therefore allergy sufferers come into closer and more regular contact with allergens such as dust mites and pet hair,' Dr Penny Adams (pictured) said.
article_snippet.sent: The top winter allergies to look out for are the influenza, viral respiratory illnesses and the common cold or flu.
article_snippet.sent: Symptoms can include weakness and fatigue, wheezing, a runny nose, coughing and Fever.
highlights_snippet.sent: They leave Australians with cold or flu-like symptoms .
  