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Say goodbye to swollen eyes and stuffy noses

From anxiety in public spaces to isolation at school, Julianne Ponan's allergies have been a life-long battle - with many instances of frightening reactions. Now she's working to raise awareness in schools

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