title: Understanding allergies and their treatment.
abstract: Allergies are common and although their effects are often minor, they can be life threatening. The authors discuss the background to allergy and give guidance for prevention and management.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hendry
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Farley
mesh_terms: D001491:Basophils / Q000276:immunology; D003165:Complement System Proteins / Q000276:immunology; D004638:Emergency Treatment / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D007255:Information Services; D008407:Mast Cells / Q000276:immunology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons
chemical_list: D007073:Immunoglobulin E; D003165:Complement System Proteins