Allergy overview

It is estimated that 30% of the UK population will suffer from one or more allergies at some time in their lives. Each year these numbers are increasing, with as many as half of those affected being children. Common causes of allergy symptoms include food allergies, such as peanut allergy, and seasonal allergies resulting from grass, weed, tree pollen or various moulds. Pet allergies can also cause miserable symptoms such as itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion and wheezing, while allergic skin conditions can cause a rash and itchy skin.