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Allergy / Intolerance
UK sources of information and / or support
Allergy UK
The leading medical charity for people with allergy
Asthma and Allergy Information and Research (AAIR)
Includes information on nut allergy and anaphylaxis, house dust mite, hayfever, etc.
Anaphylaxis Campaign
Thousands of people in the UK have life-threatening allergies. The condition is known as anaphylaxis. The Anaphylaxis Campaign was set up to help them.
Medicine Guide for Allergic conditions
Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Medicine Guide for Allergic conditions of the eye
Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Medicine Guide for Food Allergy
Provides detailed information about the drugs available to treat this condition. Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines, conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Food allergy and intolerance
Information from the Food Standards Agency.
Foodreactions.org
Includes information about Lactose Intolerance; Food Intolerance, Carbohydrate Intolerance; Alcohol Intolerance; Fructose Intolerance; Fructose Malabsorption; Gluten Intolerance (Coeliac); Non Coeliac Gluten Intolerance; Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Pancreatitis; Baby Colitis; Food Allergy; Milk Allergy; Natural and Chemical Allergy; Food Additives.
BBC Guide to Allergies
Clear, quality health information from the BBC including up-to-date information and useful advice. It's a one-stop-guide to everything you need to know about allergy and what it means to all allergy sufferers.
Latex Allergy Support Group (LASG)
Raises awareness of latex allergy amongst the general public and, in particular, health care workers. Provides a national support network for those affected by latex allergy.
Latex Allergies
Information from the Health and Safety executive.
Latex Allergy
Information from the British Association of Dermatologists.
Surrey Allergy Clinic
Information on a number of allergic conditions and therapy including: Hayfever, Rhinitis, Eczema, Urticaria, Food Allergy, Additive Intolerance, Immunotherapy, Complementary Medicine, Allergy Tests, Coeliac Disease, Allergy Clinics and other allergy links.
Dietary Needs Direct
A one-stop food shop for allergy sufferers and people needing a gluten free diet with home delivery. There are over 150 everyday product options
BuyAllergyfree.com
A website dedicated to the retailing Allergy Free Food products.All products are listed according to their allergy free status.
Kidsaware
Nut Allergy Awareness Clothing and Accessories for Kids.
Foodsmatter
An monthly support magazine for anyone suffering from a food allergy/intolerance or living on a restricted diet, whatever the cause. Articles, research & conference reports, human interest stories, recipes, new product reports and tastings, childrens' club and allergy agony aunt.
SnugNights
Manufacture a range of waterproof mattress protectors including the best selling 'Allergon' range. Allergon mattress, pillow and duvet protectors are virtually undetectable in use yet are 100% waterproof and breathable. They are comfortable and may be beneficial to asthma, eczema and allergic rhinitis sufferers.
Yorktest Laboratories Ltd
Specialists in food intolerance testing. Their website gives extensive information on the range oftests on offer and how eliminating certain foods can lead to healthimprovements.
British Lung Foundation
The British Lung Foundation provides information for people with lung related allergies.
Dust Mites in your Home
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide a wide range of patient information leaflets including one in this area.
Food Intolerance
Factsheet from Core - (the working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation).
Allergy Clinic
Site giving lots of information on different kinds of allergies and food intolerance.
Medicine Guide for Food Allergy
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Action Against Allergy
Support and information for those made chronically ill through different forms of allergy and to those who care for them.
Allergies
Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.
Food allergy
Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.
Antihistamines
Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.
Lactose intolerance
Information from NHS Choices - the government's patient information portal.
Egg allergy
Information from BUPA.
Food allergy
Information from BUPA.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
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- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
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