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ALLERGIES (COMMON ALLERGIES (grass and tree pollen – an allergy to these…
ALLERGIES
COMMON ALLERGIES
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food – particularly nuts, fruit, shellfish, eggs and cow's milk
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medication – including ibuprofen, aspirin, and certain antibiotics
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DIAGNOSIS
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If your GP thinks you might have a mild allergy, they can offer advice and treatment to help manage the condition.
If your allergy is particularly severe or it's not clear what you're allergic to, your GP may refer you to an allergy specialist for testing and advice about treatment.
TREATMENT
antihistamines – these can be taken when you notice the symptoms of a reaction, or before being exposed to an allergen to stop a reaction occurring
decongestants – tablets, capsules, nasal sprays or liquids that can be used as a short-term treatment for a blocked nose
lotions and creams, such as moisturising creams (emollients) – these can reduce skin redness and itchiness
steroid medication – sprays, drops, creams, inhalers and tablets that can help reduce redness and swelling caused by an allergic reaction
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