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Types of allergies In this section you'll find information on the most common allergic conditions, from anaphylaxis to urticaria.

In this section

Adverse food reactions
Is it a food allergy or intolerance?

Anaphylaxis
What happens in this sudden, potentially fatal allergic reaction

Asthma
How to identify your triggers and manage the condition

Allergic rhinitis
Similar to hay fever, but it occurs all year round

Drug allergy
It's possible to have an allergic reaction to medicines

Eczemas
The most common types of eczema explained

Eye allergies
These vary from mild irritation to severe conjunctival inflammation

Summer hay fever
Seasonal inflammation and irritation of the nose and eyes

Urticaria
This allergic skin reaction, which resembes nettle rash, is also known as hives

Venom allergies
Some people develop allergic reactions to stinging insects

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