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Allergic Reaction: What to Do in Emergency
The immune system protects people from infection by reacting against harmful things like viruses and bacteria....
Allergies and Foreign Holidays
Foreign travel has become a lot easier and cheaper over the last few years, but for some people with allergies, the difficulties can still seem insurmountable.…...
Coping Skills for Children With Allergies
Children diagnosed with allergies, from mild bouts of hay fever though to life-threatening food or insect sting allergies, can become anxious and stressed about their…...
Coping With Asthma
Asthma is a lung condition seen in both adults and children. In asthma, the airways narrow, making it hard to breathe, because the linings swell, too much mucus is…...
Coping With Dairy Allergy
Usually dairy products are a good source of protein and calcium, and an important part of a child’s diet. Unfortunately, for some children, an allergy to a naturally…...
Coping With Dust Allergy
House dust is a mixture of things: human and animal skin and hair, fine grit from the soil, pollen and house dust mites. All houses have dust, but some people develop…...
Coping With Eczema
Eczema is the word used to describe a number of itchy skin conditions. The most common is atopic eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (atopic is used to describe…...
Coping With Hay Fever
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, not just from grass but also from any other plants, including trees. Some people can also be allergic to the spores from…...
Coping With Soya Allergy
Soya (or soy) is used as an ingredient in many processed foods, as it is a healthy and low-cost source of protein and fibre, and it has health benefits too. It is…...
When Your Child is Diagnosed With Allergies
Allergies can range from a simple pollen allergy that can be treated with over-the-counter antihistamines for a few months over the summer to a severe food allergy…...