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Allergy testing is used to find which substances provoke an allergic reaction.

Allergies occur when our body overreacts to a 'trigger' or allergen. Common allergies include hay fever, asthma, hives and food allergy.

Areas around the home that are heavily used, such as beds and upholstered furniture, will have much higher mite populations than the rest of the house.

Allergy occurs when the body overreacts to a 'trigger' that is harmless to most people.

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that can occur at any time of the year.

Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention.

Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction.

It is important to identify any foods or food chemicals that may trigger your asthma, but this must be done under strict medical supervision.

Egg allergy is one of the most common causes of allergies in children with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening reactions.