Allergies

House dust mite

The house dust mite has been associated with a range of respiratory and dermatological allergies, such as asthma and
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Hives (urticaria) is a skin rash characterised by circular weals of reddened and itching skin. It is an allergic
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Foods can cause a wide variety of reactions in children. A food allergy can be life-threatening in some rare cases.
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Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is the term used to describe a range of symptoms thought to be caused by the office or
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Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, is common in spring because it is often caused by an allergy to grass pollen.
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Allergy testing determines which particular substances or allergens provoke an allergic reaction. The procedure may
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Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. Some people with asthma are allergic to Aspergillus
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Food additives are chemicals that keep food fresh or enhance its colour, flavour or texture. Some people are sensitive
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Lactose intolerance is when a person has difficulty or is unable to digest milk sugars from dairy products. It is rare
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Latex allergy is when people are allergic to either to the proteins found naturally in latex or to the industrial
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Food allergy is an immune response while food intolerance is a chemical reaction. Symptoms of food allergy include
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People with asthma generally find their symptoms increase if they are exposed to certain triggers. These may include
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Many people believe they are allergic to one food or another. Many people believe they are allergic to one food or
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Colds, infections, allergies and flu can temporarily reduce hearing. However some children have permanent hearing loss.
From Child & Youth Health

Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of your baby developing childhood asthma and other allergies. To gain the full
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