Allergies and intolerances

Anaphylaxis is the most serious allergic reaction and can potentially have a fatal outcome.

Every day we come into contact with chemical substances, such as cosmetics, cleaning agents and dyes. Some can cause an allergy or irritation.

House dust mites can be found everywhere, both at home and at work - with health consequences for many allergy sufferers.

Bee stings occur mainly in spring and summer, whereas wasps are active in late summer and autumn. Their stings can trigger life-threatening reactions in the event of an allergy. Sufferers should therefore always carry an emergency kit with them.

Products containing latex can produce allergic reactions and even cause a cross-reaction with certain foods.

Although adverse drug reactions are common, they are only sometimes due to allergy or intolerance.

A food allergy is based on an immune reaction by the body to harmless vegetable or animal proteins (allergens).

The term, food intolerances, covers a range of non-allergic reactions to food.

Pollen allergy (hay fever) is a reaction to one or more types of pollen. It involves the immune system reacting to the proteins of pollen, which in themselves are harmless.

Moulds are found all over the world, and proliferate particularly in damp environments, both outdoors and indoors.

Allergies to cats, dogs, horses and rodents are common and may cause allergy symptoms throughout the year.

Indoor plants make us feel better. However, there are also some that are known to trigger an allergy.

More information about allergy tests, allergy prevention desensitisation, complementary medicine and much more besides helps cope with allergy issues. Our focus topics are also given here.