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Five facts about allergies

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

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Allergy: getting tested

Find out how to get your allergy diagnosed and the types of 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 intolerance?

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

Take the food allergy test

Around one-third of the UK population has a food allergy, but there are a lot more people who have a food intolerance. Confused? This tool should help.

Eczema: stop the scratching

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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Allergies: what to avoid

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

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Keep skin healthy

Keep skin healthy in all weathers. Plus common skin conditions and treatments, including acne.

Facts about hay fever

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

Living with asthma

Read about the diagnosis of asthma, what triggers it and how to make living with asthma easier.

The asthma blog

People with asthma talk about their illness, treatment and how they live with the condition.

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