Fact Sheets

A key message for people with peanut or tree nut allergy is take your allergy seriously.

Information on infant and young children with a particular type of cow’s milk allergy where the symptoms are immediate.

Allergy to lupin has been recognised for some time in mainland Europe. In the UK, cases of lupin allergy are less frequent because lupin is less commonly used in foods. If its use were to increase, we believe the number of cases would probably rise.

The symptoms of a fish allergy can come on rapidly. These may include nettle rash (otherwise known as hives or urticaria) anywhere on the body, or a tingling or itchy feeling in the mouth.

Egg is a common cause of allergic reactions in infants and young children.

Celery allergy is thought to be rare in the UK, but more common in some European countries such as France, Germany and Switzerland. Allergic reactions to celery, when they do occur, can be severe for some people.

If you need to avoid wheat it is vital to read food labels carefully every time you shop as food producers sometimes change the ingredients they use. It is helpful that all pre-packaged food must declare and highlight the presence in the ingredient list of major allergens including cereals containing gluten, of which wheat is one.

Information for people with an allergy to certain cosmetics, personal care products allergy or medicines allergy.

Adrenaline is the first line treatment for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and is available on prescription in a pre-loaded injection device (known as an adrenaline auto-injector or AAI). Adrenaline is also known as epinephrine, which is its international name. They are the same drug.