Allergy Resources

House dust mites are tiny creatures, about a quarter of a millimetre long. They live off human skin scales which...

Asthma causes a range of breathing problems including wheezing, feeling of tightness in the lungs/chest and coughing. This Factsheet provides...

Asthma is a common, long-term condition which effects the lungs.  People with asthma have airways (or breathing tubes) that are...

This Factsheet has been written to provide information on introducing solid foods to babies and includes information about introducing foods...

Cow’s milk allergy occurs when the body’s immune (defence) system mistakenly recognises the proteins found in cow’s milk as harmful...

This factsheet has been written to help you understand and gain some advice on suspected cow’s milk allergy in babies...

What is VKC? Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, or VKC, is a form of allergic eye disease. The symptoms occur when children are...

On this page: What is allergic conjunctivitis (allergic eye disease)? Perennial allergic conjunctivitis Managing allergic eye disease The do’s and...

On this page: What is allergic rhinitis? Symptoms of hay fever What causes hay fever Seasonal allergic rhinitis Perennial allergic...

Travelling with an infant or child involves a lot of preparation and planning – this can be overwhelming, in addition...