Allergy UK has the results from the survey produced in the latest of the 'Stolen Lives' series supported by Sterimar that clearly show that many of the long held beliefs on hayfever are no longer proving to be the case. Hayfever has generally been regarded as starting in childhood, yet almost half of the respondents developed their symptoms as adults.

In late 2007 Allergy UK asked 10,000 families with allergic children to take part in our very first 'Blossom Survey'. With over 40% of children now suffering from allergy we wanted to know how allergy was impacting on their lives and the lives of their families.

Allergy UK has produced the fifth edition of Stolen Lives, to reveal how food allergy and food intolerance sufferers lives' have been affected during the festive season. Recognising the need of sufferers, Allergy UK has established a specific division to help people with food intolerance.

Holidays are usually the event that everyone looks forward to, yet calls to our helpline appeared to indicate that for people with asthma and allergies; holidays, in fact, present another series of challenges to be faced.

In this latest edition of the 'Stolen Lives' series, produced exclusively and independently by Allergy UK alone, we see how sufferers feel that their symptoms are treated dismissively by health care professionals and they are left without proper guidance and advice.

This report is a fascinating insight into the serious and growing problem of allergic rhinitis and it reveals the true impact it has on every part of patient's lives and the urgent need to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible prolonged control for their symptoms.

A special report from Allergy UK on the impact of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis on sufferer's lives and the hope for a better future.

Summary and recommendations of a new report from the Royal College of Physicians; Allergy - the unmet need: a blueprint for better patient care.

Summary and recommendations of a new report from the Royal College of Physicians; Allergy - the unmet need: a blueprint for better patient care.