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![Understanding Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1685961264137-CUNF15ZHLGCV03J8KW2V/pexels-cottonbro-studio-6865181.jpg)
Understanding Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment.
Allergy has been labelled by the World Health Organisation as a global epidemic, affecting approximately 550 million people globally. But what actually is allergy? What causes it? and how can it be treated? Let’s start from the very beginning.
![The UK Parliament debate on Owen’s Law & an Allergy Tsar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1684137744404-HFSWSFA9FR3EHI4UDQ91/Screenshot+2023-05-15+at+9.02.14+am.png)
The UK Parliament debate on Owen’s Law & an Allergy Tsar
On the 15th May the UK government will be taking a big step forward - debating both Owen’s Law and the need for an Allergy Tsar. This comes after years of hard fought campaign work by both bereaved families.
![‘Emerade’ adrenaline auto-injector recall](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1683734587674-724JTQVY99DP0SF8BQ3N/s960_AAIs-Gov.uk-image-NEW2.png)
‘Emerade’ adrenaline auto-injector recall
All Emerade adrenaline auto-injector pens are being recalled due to issues that could inhibit their ability to function properly and therefore treat anaphylaxis.
![Professor Adam Fox on Allergy, Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1682332630380-J9RKDFMYSQF5JGE19W9V/adam+fox+2.jpg)
Professor Adam Fox on Allergy, Anaphylaxis & Adrenaline
Ahead of #AllergyAwarenessWeek (April 24th 2023) Zak sits down with Professor Adam Fox to quiz him on all things allergy, anaphylaxis, and adrenaline, busting a few widely believed myths in the process.
![An allergic reaction on the Eurostar…](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1682332498300-GYH8HRSRD6XY1847HLQB/DALL%C2%B7E+2023-04-24+11.32.44+-+photo+of+a+train+in+a+city.png)
An allergic reaction on the Eurostar…
Signifying the importance of #AllergyAwarenessWeek almost on cue: a child has an allergic reaction on the Eurostar, and there's no adrenaline available.
![Flying on an airplane with a severe allergy to nuts](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1655213600250-8NSYITHJYS5TTD0WC8HP/1655205859645.jpg)
Flying on an airplane with a severe allergy to nuts
There have been a number of recent incidents highlighting the lack of awareness and preparedness in airlines when it comes to dealing with allergies and anaphylaxis, so I thought I would share my own story.
![Why we’re putting Anaphylaxis Kitts in schools](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1652878897940-6UDGL389VNOX17O6P60W/Kitt+in+Cafeteria+-+Compressed.png)
Why we’re putting Anaphylaxis Kitts in schools
There's more to it than them being a HUGE and opportune market allowing us to build a community, implement change and learn from feedback...
![The loss of Jakub Bednarz (allergic reaction)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f0dd6f3400bcd5668f6b544/1651832310417-TD8ALIKNMABV0LJ0JJ0E/jakub.jpg)
The loss of Jakub Bednarz (allergic reaction)
Queen’s University student Jakub Bednarz tragically died from a severe allergic reaction.
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My perspective of what it’s like to live with severe allergies
I never eat anything unless I know what’s in it.