Allergies health centre
Symptoms & types
Sneezing, difficulty breathing, cramps, and vomiting – all are allergy symptoms. Learn the types of allergies, specific allergy symptoms, and emergency warning signs.
Symptoms
Learn the difference between mild and severe allergy symptoms.
Types
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is an allergic response to pollen or other microscopic substances.
Find out what causes hives and how to treat them.
A normal reaction to a bee sting is different from a bee sting allergy. Do you know the difference?
An allergy specialist shares her tips on dealing with pet allergies. And she should know. She has a cat, a dog, and many family members who have dog and cat allergies.
A food allergy is an immune system response to food. A food intolerance is a digestive system response to food. Read more about the differences between allergy and intolerance.
Learn about latex allergy symptoms and what to do in case of a severe reaction.
Mould is present in most indoor and outdoor spaces, and in many foods. Find out more about mould allergy symptoms and common food sources of mould.
Many medicines can trigger reactions, which can be severe. Read more about drug allergies and the symptoms here.
This itchy skin rash, common in children and infants, affects some people all their lives. Find out more about eczema treatment and symptoms here.
How can you tell the difference between pink eye and eye allergies? Get started here.
Many unsuspecting products contain milk or milk products. Check our list.
A nut allergy can become very serious, even fatal, rapidly. This food list will help you identify potential problems.
Some unexpected foods contain fish. If you’ve got a fish allergy, these tips will help keep you safe.
This allergy is most common among infants. By age two, the majority of children outgrow it. Find out more about the symptoms and how to avoid soya products.
Knowing which ingredients to look for is key to avoiding a wheat allergy. Check this list for unsuspected products that contain wheat.
Salicylates are a major ingredient of aspirin and other pain-relieving medications. Find out more here.
About 1% of people have a sulphite allergy. This article has a list of foods that may contain sulphites.
Learn more about what triggers allergies in autumn.
Warning signs
A severe allergic reaction can be life-threatening. Learn more about the reaction called anaphylaxis so you can be prepared.
Complications
Allergies are a main trigger for asthma attacks. See what an asthma attack looks like in the lungs and learn the early warning signs.
Hay fever allergies can cause sinus blockage and infection. Learn how to spot sinus infection symptoms and how to treat the problem.

