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Bleeding
Minor wounds can be treated by a first aider, but more serious wounds should be treated by medical
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Risky Business for Teens
Do you know what skittling is? How about tussing, playing space monkey or the fainting game? Do you know
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Venom allergies
Allergic reactions to stinging insects are becoming more common. The number of hospitalisations and
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Summer hay fever
Summer hay fever, also called seasonal allergic rhino-conjunctivitis, occurs in the spring and summer,
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Eye Allergies
Eye allergies can vary from mild irritation of the conjunctiva - the membrane that covers the eyeball
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Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is a sudden catastrophic allergic reaction involving the whole body.
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Allergic rhinitis
Perennial allergic rhinitis is usually triggered by indoor allergens such as house dust mite and pet
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Drug allergy
About 15 per cent of the UK population report adverse reactions to medication, but only five per cent are truly
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Urticaria
Urticaria is an allergic skin rash also known as 'nettle rash' or hives. There are two distinct types:
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Asthma
Asthma affects the small airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. These airways can become
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Eczemas
There are several types of eczema, which affect children and adults, and have different causes. The two
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Adverse food reactions
Food allergy is a complex area, further complicated by food intolerance, which can mimic the effects of
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