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Mums-to-be fear they'll pass on their allergies to their kids - and will avoid certain foods and locations just to be sure.

William Hulme is now 10 years old, and is allergic to flax seeds, peanuts, mustard, sesame, tree nuts, chickpeas, pulses, pollen, grass, trees, and even dust mites

It can be the bane of many people's lives at this time of year

His family live life on a knife edge

A paediatric allergy expert has said there's one hay fever treatment that shouldn't be given to children, especially if they suffer with the symptoms around exam season

Dr Miriam Stoppard shares research from Southampton University that could reduce the risk of children developing allergies to the likes of peanuts, fish, egg and milk

Mike Woods felt 'helpless' when two of his children were diagnosed with severe nut allergies, but he started a business to help them - as his life's mission is to 'keep them safe'

When colds, flus and allergies hit, many people automatically turn to over-the-counter medications to push through and treat their symptoms. These include decongestants, painkillers, cough or allergy medicines and combinations thereof. Nearly 70% of adults in the U.S. use over-the-counter medications as a first-line response for treating cold and flu…

Identical twins Lyndsey and Louise Scott, 23, have a 'bond like no other' and didn't spend more than 24 hours apart for 18 years

A sleep expert shares her tips for sleeping well when you're suffering from seasonal allergies.

Mrs Connor is calling for the appointment of an allergies tsar and better funding and research into the condition as lives are at risk, the Mirror reports.