Types of Allergies

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There are a number of different types of allergies out there. You can find out more about them here at Piri Allergy.

Allergic Rhinitis

Intermittent allergic rhinitis: Brief episodes of airborne allergies

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(Intermittent allergic rhinitis)

Hay fever is an example of this type of allergy. It is triggered by airborne allergens such as pollen during spring, summer and autumn. Grass pollen is considered to be the most common cause of hay fever in the United Kingdom.

Conditions like global warming are leading to longer growing seasons, which have led to a rise in the number of hay fever sufferers.

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Persistent allergic rhinitis: All year round airborne allergies

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(Persistent allergic rhinitis)

Other airborne allergies can occur all year round and are caused by constant exposure to allergens such as pet dander, house dust mites, mould spores, and certain foods and chemicals.

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Skin allergies

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The characteristic feature of skin allergies is red, bumpy, swollen or very itchy welts that form on the skin. Skin allergies can be triggered by a number of things, such as plants or cosmetics.

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Urticaria or hives

Hives on skin

This condition is characterised by raised red skin welts, also known as nettle rash. This rash may appear anywhere on the face or body and is accompanied by itching. It is caused by direct contact with the allergen or due to an immune response to a food substance.

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