types of allergy
As already discussed in the what is an allergy? section, an allergen is any substance that causes your body’s immune system to overreact and produce antibodies against it.
There are thousands of allergens, but some of the most common include:
- house dust mites
- grass and tree pollens
- pet hair or skin flakes
- fungal or mould spores
- food (particularly milk, eggs, wheat, soya, seafood, fruit and nuts)
- wasp and bee stings
- certain medication, such as penicillin and aspirin
- latex
- household chemicals
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