title: Recognising and managing  allergic disease in the community.
abstract: Allergic disease and its symptoms, whether seasonal or perennial, can have a significant impact on individuals' quality of life. Asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema, urticaria and food allergy are among the common allergies that nurses may encounter in the community. This article discusses the causes of allergic disease, the importance of considering allergen avoidance, and the alternative treatment options available.
authors.affiliation: Sky Blue Medical Group and Clinical Lead, Education for Health, Warwick. beverley.cox@nhs.net
authors.forename: Beverley
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bostock-Cox
mesh_terms: D003152:Community Health Nursing; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing*