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Allergy

Discover allergy training courses and news for advice on allergy management and precautions.

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Food in focus

Food allergies in particular are thought to be on the rise and pharmacy teams can be on hand to offer support and signposting.

10 Jun 2021 , 5 Min Article

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Understanding hayfever

There are big hopes for spring and summer 2021. Pharmacy teams can ensure hayfever sufferers don't miss out on the fun with management advice and support.

19 May 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Hayfever affects almost double estimated number of sufferers

The number of people suffering with hayfever is almost double the amount that was previously estimated, Allergy UK has said. 

12 May 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Allergy awareness

For many allergy sufferers there is no pollen involved, nor is the problem seasonal in nature – all of which can make it harder to determine the cause. Pharmacists can help.

23 Jul 2020 , 3 Min Article

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Action against allergies

With allergy cases on the rise, pharmacy teams should ensure their knowledge is up to date on symptoms and management.

09 Jul 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Food for thought

Food allergies are on the rise, but food allergen labelling remains inadequate, so what should pharmacy teams look out for?

22 Apr 2019 , 4 Min Article

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Blowing in the wind: Hayfever management

In most cases hayfever can be managed successfully in community pharmacy through self-management advice and by offering appropriate treatments.

09 Apr 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Managing allergic rhinitis

This module will help you to understand symptoms, management options and any possible complications.

18 Mar 2019 , 30 Min Module

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Watching brief: Hayfever

A look at new developments in the hayfever category.

15 Mar 2019 , 1 Min Article

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Relief from the nasal symptoms of allergy

With NHS England advising that OTC products should no longer be prescribed to treat mild-to-moderate hayfever, pharmacy’s role in supporting sufferers is more important than ever. This module includes self-care advice and product recommendations to aid customer conversations.

09 Feb 2019 , 5 Min Module

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Allergic rhinitis guidelines for pharmacists

The NGO ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) recently published guidelines for pharmacists.

23 Jan 2019 , 1 Min Article

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UKCPA: Initiatives to tackle penicillin allergy

Researchers in the NHS are looking at allergies, in particular penicillin allergy, says pharmacist Yogini Jani.

23 Jan 2019 , 1 Min Article