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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.

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

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

Pollen allergies cause seasonal hay fever and asthma and can be treated with antihistamines, nasal sprays or asthma medication

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

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.

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

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

Report allergic reactions to packaged food and help us prevent it happening to someone else.