In the 1980s, Hincherton helmets came to the rescue (Image: Martha Cooper/National Geographic)
MOST of us seem to be allergic to something these days. For many, the itching, sneezing, coughing, dry eyes and runny nose triggered by allergies are a predictable seasonal event, and for some these symptoms are a near-constant annoyance. About 1 in 50 people globally are seriously affected, with allergies to such things as bee stings, peanuts or penicillin triggering a potentially lethal “whole body” allergic reaction called anaphylaxis.
Despite the prevalence and dramatic effects of allergy, the allergic response remains one of the most enigmatic features…
