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Can You be Allergic to Alcohol?

alcohol allergy

Whilst most of us have felt somewhat the worse for wear the day after a few drinks, is it possible that not only are you suffering from a hangover but you are actually allergic to alcohol? I for one know this feeling and always pop an antihistamine at bedtime the night before the morning after. Others […]

10 Most Common Skin Allergy Triggers

Cleaning products

There are a range of causes and conditions which will result in an allergic reaction of the skin. Many of these require only limited contact with a particular substance to bring the person out in an itchy, often sore, bumpy red skin. This is allergic contact dermatitis and the severity of the condition varies widely; it can just affect the […]

Which Insects Cause Allergic Reactions?

Wasp sting

There are a range of stinging insects possessing venom capable of causing an allergic reaction in humans. These are members of the Hymenoptera family which include bees wasps and ants. Although the vast majority of people will only experience an unpleasantly painful sting from these insects, for around one percent of the population such a […]

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