Allergy Resources

‘Egg allergy’ means an allergy to bird eggs, most commonly hen’s eggs. People with allergy to hen’s eggs are at...

The soya bean belongs to the legume family, which includes fresh and dried peas, beans, carob, liquorice and peanut. Research has shown...

How common is peanut allergy? Peanuts are a common cause of food allergy, caused when the immune system reacts to...

If you are frequently experiencing unexplained symptoms after meals it might be more than just a passing discomfort. Unidentified food...

Adrenaline auto injectors are prescribed to people with allergies who are at risk of having a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)....

Aspirin is one of the oldest medicines known, and is common in many traditional medicine remedies including Chinese medicines. Aspirin was originally...

This factsheet offers guidance on frequently asked questions about allergy medication including information on taking antihistamines whilst pregnant, disposal of...

There are a variety of ways in which people can experience adverse reactions to medications, whether pre- scribed or ‘over-the-counter’....

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...