Allergies

One in four people suffer from an allergy at some point in their lives. You can be allergic to pollen, dust mites, certain foods, insect stings and medication, amongst other things. Some allergies can be life-threatening.

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Ultimate guide to hay fever symptoms: the signs to look out for

Itchy, sneezy and watery-eyed – it's not a good look. But is it hay fever or just a sunny day sniffle? Spot the symptoms and take control

Struggling with hay fever? Our best hay fever remedies and relief

From natural remedies for hay fever to hay fever medications, we asked our in-house expert ways to relieve the symptoms of hay fever

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What is histamine?

What is histamine, and what does it do? Dive into the world of histamine and learn more about how the food you eat could impact it, here in our helpful guide.

Hives caused by hay fever: is ‘hay fever rash’ a thing?

If you have itchy, red and bumpy skin, it could be linked to your hay fever. Find out what a ‘hay fever rash’ is and how to treat it

Hay fever or common cold: which do you have?

Hay fever or common cold? With such similar symptoms, it can be tricky to tell. Spot the key differences and figure out what’s really making you sniffle

We answer your most Googled questions on hay fever

Is it hay fever or a cold? Will it ever go away? We answer the most Googled questions on hay fever here.

How to plan a holiday with a nut allergy

We hear how Louise Jones, founder of Netmums, tackles travelling with a child with a nut allergy. Discover the expert advice on how to achieve a stress-free holiday with a nut-allergic child.

What is an allergy and could I have one?

An allergy is the body’s overreaction to a substance it is exposed to, through eating, breathing or via skin contact, such as pollen, eggs, nuts or gluten.

What is contact dermatitis? Cause, symptoms & treatment

Red, dry, cracked skin on your hands, face or body? It could be contact dermatitis – a common skin reaction triggered by direct contact with an irritating or allergenic substance. Find out more.

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12 best natural antihistamines

Suffering from allergies and considering on treating them naturally? Check out the list of 12 best natural antihistamines featured in this article.

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What is a dairy allergy?

A dairy allergy is the most common food allergy in babies and young children. It is caused by a reaction to the proteins in the milk.

How to do allergy patch tests at home

Been advised to do a patch test and not sure how to go about it? Don't worry, we've explained why they're important and how to conduct one in our quick guide.