Pharmacy Excellence: Allergy
Overview
What is an allergy?
Allergy and the immune response
Is it an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance?
Symptoms of allergy
Common allergic conditions
Allergic (atopic) asthma
Atopic Eczema
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Food allergy
Anaphylaxis
Medical treatments available and advice
How treatments work, side-effects and contra-indications
Antihistamines
Steroid Nasal Sprays
Additional resources & References
Test your knowledge
Additional resources & References
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Additional resources & References
Allergy UK -Sign up for Health Care Professional updates.
NHS UK - Allergies
National Eczema Society - What is Eczema?
NICE – Food allergies
1. British Society for Immunology
2. NHS UK - Allergies
3. John Hopinks Medicine - Allergies and the immune system
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