Allergy Resources

Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU) is a common and distressing skin condition that causes red, raised, itchy and sometimes painful wheals...

Reactions to hair-dye products are not uncommon, and range from very mild to quite severe. They range from irritation in...

Eczema (also called atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis) is a very common, non-contagious, dry skin condition affecting approximately one in...

Eczema (also called atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis) is a common chronic dry skin condition affecting around 1 in 10...

Good indoor air quality is crucial for human health and particularly important for vulnerable groups i.e. babies, children, the elderly,...

On this page: Outdoor air quality and allergies Where air pollution comes from Reduce exposure to air pollutants Top tips...

On this page: What is immunotherapy? Will I benefit from immunotherapy? Conditions for which immunotherapy is unhelpful What does immunotherapy...

What are sulphites? Sulphites are preservatives used to prevent spoilage, discolouration and bacterial growth. They are commonly added in the...

Mould allergy explained A mould allergy happens when the immune system mistakenly identifies microscopic fungal mould spores as harmful, triggering...

What is cat allergy? Cat allergy is an abnormal response of the human body’s immune system to allergens produced in...