An allergy or allergic reaction happens when your immune system (your body’s natural defence system) overreacts to a normally harmless substance.

These substances are commonly known as allergens and include pollen from grass, trees and flowers, dust mites, pet dander (tiny flakes of animal skin) and mold.

When you come into contact with an allergen, the cells in the lining of your nose, mouth and eyes release a chemical called histamine which triggers an allergic reaction. Typical symptoms of such an allergic reaction include sneezing, a runny or blocked nose and sore, itchy, watery or puffy eyes.

Allergies are very common. They’re thought to affect more than 1 in 4 people in the UK at some point in their lives*. Source : https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/allergies/

Allergies can have a real impact on your day to day life so be prepared with Pollenase. Find out more about the different types of allergies, the symptoms, causes and treatment solutions.

Our information and advice is aimed at covering the most common environmental allergies, such as hay fever, dust mites, and mold and some of the most common skin allergies such as Urticaria (hives) and contact dermatitis .Our information and advice  does not address life-threatening anaphylactic reactions (in this instance seek urgent medical advice) , or allergies to food, medications, or insects (in these instances consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice)