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Allergy / Intolerance

UK sources of information and / or support

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Allergy UK

The leading medical charity for people with allergy

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Asthma and Allergy Information and Research (AAIR)

Includes information on nut allergy and anaphylaxis, house dust mite, hayfever, etc.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Allergy in Schools

Helping children with life-threatening allergies such as peanut allergy, etc. An advisory website designed by the Anaphylaxis Campaign.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Food allergy and intolerance

Information from the Food Standards Agency.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Latex Allergies

Information from the Health and Safety executive.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Latex Allergy

Information from the British Association of Dermatologists.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) BuyAllergyfree.com

A website dedicated to the retailing Allergy Free Food products.All products are listed according to their allergy free status.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Life Solutions Ltd - Allergy Shop

In the Allergy Shop you will find a range of products designed toprovide practical and trendy solutions to the everyday problems thatpeople living with allergies face.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Kidsaware

Nut Allergy Awareness Clothing and Accessories for Kids.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) British Lung Foundation

The British Lung Foundation provides information for people with lung related allergies.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Food Intolerance

Factsheet from Core - (the working name of the Digestive Disorders Foundation).

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.


Further sources / more detailed information

Some non-UK sites

The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.

More detailed medical information

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