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Popular articles about asthma and allergies
What is asthma?
Asthma is a common respiratory condition where irritated airways react by narrowing, causing wheezing, coughing, breathlessness and a tight chest.
Different causes of hay fever
Hay fever is often caused by a reaction to flower, tree or grass pollen. But what are the different types of pollen that trigger allergies the most?
What is cough-variant asthma?
We clear up the confusion between cough-variant asthma and regular asthma. Check out the guide to learn about the condition and how to treat it.
Are you using your asthma inhaler properly?
Using an inhaler may sound simple, but a large number of people don't use them correctly, causing asthma symptoms to persist.
What is cough-variant asthma?
We clear up the confusion between cough-variant asthma and regular asthma. Check out the guide to learn about the condition and how to treat it.
How is asthma affected by the flu?
Asthma symptoms can often be made worse by flu, but what can you do to protect yourself from it? Dr Gigi Taguri explains how.
Latest articles about allergies and asthma
Allergy testing
Did you know you can get tested for allergies? This might be useful if you're worried you or your child might have an undiagnosed allergy or intolerance.
What is an asthma preventer
Preventers are a type of asthma inhaler used to reduce the symptoms in people who regularly use a Ventolin inhaler. Find out if they could help you.
Allergy information: What is Loratadine (Telfast)?
Loratadine is an over-the-counter treatment for hay fever, a very common allergic condition in the UK. Read this article for more information from our experts.
Information on Ventolin and other asthma relievers
The Ventolin inhaler is a type of reliever used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Our trusted doctors explain how Ventolin inhalers and other relievers work.
Common asthma symptoms
Read about the most common asthma symptoms. Discover the signs and symptoms of asthma, as well as how to deal with an asthma attack.
Hay fever medication in pregnancy
You might be worried about taking hay fever medication like antihistamines during pregnancy. Read on to find out about what's safe to take while pregnant.
