Minor wounds can be treated by a first aider, but more serious wounds should be treated by medical

Do you know what skittling is? How about tussing, playing space monkey or the fainting game? Do you know

Allergic reactions to stinging insects are becoming more common. The number of hospitalisations and

Summer hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhino-conjunctivitis, occurs in the spring and summer,

Eye allergies can vary from mild irritation of the conjunctiva - the membrane that covers the eyeball

Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is a sudden catastrophic allergic reaction involving the whole body.

Perennial allergic rhinitis is usually triggered by indoor allergens such as house dust mite and pet

About 15 per cent of the UK population report adverse reactions to medication, but only five per cent are truly

Urticaria is an allergic skin rash also known as 'nettle rash' or hives. There are two distinct types:

Asthma affects the small airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. These airways can become

There are several types of eczema, which affect children and adults, and have different causes. The two

Food allergy is a complex area, further complicated by food intolerance, which can mimic the effects of