Living with allergies

All about allergies

One in three Britons suffers from an allergy, and it’s got worse over the last 10 years.

Eczema explained

Eczema is the name for a group of inflammatory skin conditions that can affect people of all ages.

Is it a food allergy or intolerance?

Around 2% of the UK has a food allergy, but a lot more have a food intolerance.

Tests for food allergy

If you think you have an allergy, which health tests should you have and which should you avoid?

The elimination diet

If you’re suffering from food intolerances, an elimination diet may help you to pinpoint the culprit.

Eczema: stop the scratching

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

Food intolerances and your child

A growing number of parents believe their children may have a food intolerance, and want to know more.

All other articles on Allergies

Tools

Find and choose hospitals for allergies

Keep skin healthy

Keeping skin healthy in all weathers, and common skin conditions and treatments including acne and psoriasis.

Facts about hay fever

Hay fever affects 15 to 20% of people in Britain and is mainly caused by grass pollen.

Asthma

The symptoms of asthma, what triggers it, treatment, and how to make living with asthma easier.