Sometimes foods have to be withdrawn or recalled if there is a risk to consumers. This could be because the allergy labelling is missing or incorrect or if there is any other food allergy risk, such ...

This partnership brings together the UK’s leading allergy charity and the company putting emergency adrenaline on the walls of thousands of schools and qualifying businesses across the country, with a ...

Our research has shown that an estimated 41 million people in the UK have one or more allergic conditions. It affects all ages and can develop at any stage in a person’s life – it can be unpredictable ...

What is pea (Pisum sativum)? The most well-known pea is the common garden pea that we eat freshly podded, frozen or tinned. Other types of peas are eaten with their pod such as sugar snap peas and ...

Legumes are foods from the Fabaceae (also known as Leguminosae) plant family. This includes all plants that grow in pods. It is a very broad group that includes beans, lentils, pulses, peas, lupin, ...

When thunderstorms are predicted to affect the UK, some people living with asthma or hay fever might find that their symptoms are triggered or worsened by the weather conditions – this is known as ...

It is not unusual to experience unpleasant and allergy-like symptoms after drinking alcohol. Reactions to alcoholic drinks, particularly wine, are common and may include a runny or itchy nose, skin ...

The two main types of pollen which affect the majority of people with hay fever are tree and grass pollen. Tree pollen occurs first, typically from February to June. The types of trees most likely to ...

Allecell is a brand specialising in anti-allergy bedding products made from microfibres with high-density fabric structure for the most effective protection against house dust mites. The range ...

Anaphylaxis (pronounced ana- fill – axis) is a medical emergency, common causes of anaphylaxis include food, wasp/bee venom (stings) and medication. Recognising the signs and symptoms early and ...

Yesterday in the House of Commons, Minister Bailey announced that the government will be introducing an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill that will see Benedict’s Law written into ...

Do you have questions about the new COVID-19 vaccines and your allergy? We have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions with answers compiled with the assistance of our clinical panel ...