Allergy UK states that the latest research shows that rates of allergy are increasing throughout the world. Traditionally rates have been higher in the western hemisphere but incidences of allergy are now increasing in developing countries.

Allergy UK estimates that one in three people will experience allergy symptoms at some point in their lives. Up to 50 per cent of UK children are diagnosed with an allergic condition.

The objectives of this module are to enable you to understand:

• What an allergy is including symptoms and causes.
• The most common types of allergies.
• The main treatments for allergies.