Allergies

House dust mite

The house dust mite gets its name from its habitat - household dust. This mite has been associated with a range of
From Better Health

Lactose intolerance is when a person has difficulty or is unable to digest milk sugars. People with this problem do not
From Better Health

Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Some people with asthma are allergic to Aspergillus
From Better Health

Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic
From Better Health

Food additives are chemicals that keep food fresh or enhance its colour, flavour or texture. Some people are sensitive
From Better Health

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen.
From Better Health

Many products are made from latex including rubber bands, balloons and condoms. Between one and six per cent of people
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Plants of all sorts, including trees, grasses and weeds, produce pollen that can aggravate asthma; airborne moulds can
From Better Health

Some people are sensitive to particular foods like nuts, shellfish and cereals. The symptoms of food allergy include
From Better Health

People with asthma generally find their symptoms increase if they are exposed to certain triggers. These may include
From Better Health

Many people believe they are allergic to one food or another. Many people believe they are allergic to one food or
From NineMSN Health

Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe a range of symptoms thought to be caused by the office or
From Better Health

Allergy testing is the procedure used to determine which particular substances or allergens are responsible for
From Better Health

Colds, infections, allergies and flu can temporarily reduce hearing. However some children have permanent hearing loss.
From Child & Youth Health

Pets can become hypersensitive to a substance they encounter in the environment. They may not initially have any
From Burke's Backyard