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Go to journals and other references for publication details of research into this condition.

organisations

Action Against Allergy
PO Box 278
Twickenham TW1 4QQ
Tel: 020 8892 2711
E-mail: AAA@actionagainstallergy.freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.actionagainstallergy.co.uk
Aims to help those suffering from any kind of allergy, and advance awareness and recognition of allergic medical conditions and allergy-related illness. Can provide details of local specialist doctors, allergy specialists and dieticians, as well as information on allergies, diets, treatments and lifestyle.

Allergy UK
3 White Oak Square
London Road
Swanley BR8 7AG
Allergy Helpline: 01322 619 864 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Tel: 01322 619 898 (switchboard)
E-mail: info@allergyuk.org
Website: www.allergyuk.org
Provides information, advice and support for people with allergy, and their carers. The website contains information about the charity, allergies and allergy testing, and where to get more help.

British Holistic Medical Association
59 Lansdowne Place
Hove BN3 1FL
Tel: 01273 725951
E-mail: admin@bhma.org
Website: www.bhma.org
Advocates a healthcare system that incorporates self-care of the mind, body and spirit, taking into account the influences of psychological, social and environmental factors.

websites

An Approach to Hayfever and Allergic Rhinitis
www.allergy-clinic.co.uk/hayfever.htm
Factsheet written by Dr Adrian Morris of the Surrey Allergy Clinic.

BBC: The Allergy Guide
www.bbc.co.uk/health/allergy
Information about common allergic disorders, different allergens, symptoms, tests, treatments and prevention.

Hayfever factsheet
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/allergicrhinitis.html
Factsheet explaining the common causes of hayfever, how it can be treated and practical self-help measures.

products
 
 

	Nelsons Pollenna tablets Nelsons Pollenna is a homeopathic medicine for the relief of hay fever. Buy this product from NaturallyThinking.com

books
 
 

	The Daily Telegraph Complete Guide to Allergies by Pamela Brooks This guide lists allergic symptoms and cross-references them to known allergens. It also lists suitable tests to discover what really is the cause of the allergy. Get this book
	Coping Successfully with Hay Fever by Dr Robert Youngson Easy-to-follow book that explains what hay fever is and discusses how to manage it. It describes causes, symptoms, treatments and also how to avoid hay fever. Get this book

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(July 2002, resources updated June 2005)

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