If you would like to know about the uses of allergy testing, and the benefits of allergy testing and treatment, the information in these pages will be of interest to you.
An allergy refers to an exaggerated reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with a foreign substance. Allergic people's bodies recognise the foreign substance and one part of the immune system is turned on causing an allergic reaction. When you inappropriately react to allergens that are normally harmless to other people, you are having an allergic reaction and can be referred to as allergic or atopic.
Allergy-producing substances are called "allergens." Examples of allergens include pollen, dust mite, mould, danders and food.
Common allergic conditions include hay fever, asthma, allergic eczema, hives, allergic eyes and allergic rhinitis.
If you need a private allergy specialist or are interested in allergy testing, you can search for a private allergist or immunologist using our Find a consultant database, or you can Find an allergy clinic in the UK.
