When buying pre-packaged foods, consumers with allergies rely on the declarations in the list of ingredients to identify safe foods.
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Vegan foods are considered by most consumers to have no ingredients of animal origin, but they may actually contain milk proteins.
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If you wheeze or your skin flushes when you drink alcohol, read on.
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Not all sunscreens work the same way and some might irritate people with sensitive skin.
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Around 90% of people who have been incorrectly told by their doctor that they are allergic to penicillin.
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You can’t test for this little-known food allergy that usually affects infants – and the symptoms can be very worrying.
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When eczema is very active, the skin literally bubbles with fluid and can begin to weep. Bacteria love to colonise and infect this type of eczema.
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Many people think they’re allergic to cat hair, but that’s not entirely the case.
The appearance of hives can vary with skin color.
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Hives are an allergic reaction and can sometimes be a sign of a more serious immune response.
An effective approach to allergy communications is for servers to ask customers about food allergies.
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Dining out can be risky and stressful for people with allergies, in part because many restaurant employees lack the training, skills and confidence to manage food allergies safely and effectively.
Be on the lookout for poison ivy’s three leaves on a reddish stem.
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Two dermatologists explain the itchy and unpleasant allergic reaction this plant can cause in up to 90% of people who encounter it.
Advance warning of high pollen levels could help people plan their activities to avoid allergies.
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Scientists are building a pollen forecasting model using meteorology, botany, pollen count numbers and satellite imagery to help people plan ahead.
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There’s no need for children with food allergies to miss out this Easter. Here’s how to include them in your celebrations and help keep them safe.
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Reports of two UK health workers having allergic reactions after receiving Pfizer’s COVID vaccine have led to safety warnings for others at risk of anaphylaxis.
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Evidence from a new study could help scientists develop drugs to neutralise the ‘allergic antibodies’ that cause anaphylaxis.
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If your child has accidentally eaten something you thought they were allergic to, but doesn’t have a response, they may have grown out of their food allergy. Here’s the safest way to check.
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Many people are taking glucosamine for their osteoarthritis. But do they really need to stop in light of new safety warnings?
The humble peanut. Tasty for most, treacherous for some.
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Peanut allergens have multiple allergenic traits that set them apart from other nuts.
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There are still some serious issues around food labelling that must be addressed and enforcement is one of them.
Creamy and smooth peanut butter and peanuts can trigger deadly reactions in those with allergies.
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There’s a new therapy for treating peanut allergy that is showing promise in phase 3 trials.
A study shows that oral immunotherapy is safe for preschool-aged children with peanut allergy when offered as routine treatment in a hospital or clinic.
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Avoidance is not the only option for very young children with peanut allergies.