Living with allergy

Allergy: getting tested

Find out how to get your allergy diagnosed and the types of NHS allergy tests on offer.

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Allergy in the home

Find out how to control your allergy symptoms by reducing the allergens in your home, including house dust mites, pet fur and pollen.

Is it a food allergy or food intolerance?

Around 2% of people have a food allergy, but many more have a food intolerance. Find out how to tell the difference.

Eczema: 7 tips to stop the itch

Eczema can be tough for a child to cope with, but parents can help reduce the impact with these tips.

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All about asthma

According to the charity Asthma UK, one in five households has someone living with asthma.

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Cleaning products and your allergies

There's a good chance that chemicals in household cleaning products could be triggering your allergies.

'I cannot run away from my hay fever'

He sprinted his way into the record books, but athlete Marlon Devonish can’t escape his hay fever.

Pet allergies and pet hygiene

They may be part of the family but pets can spread infections and inflame allergies. Learn about good pet hygiene.

Hay fever facts

Hay fever is an allergy that affects up to 20% of people in Britain. Find out what causes it and how you can reduce the symptoms.

How eczema changes with age

Eczema can affect you differently depending on your age. The best way to deal with it can differ too.