Allergic disease

What is an allergic disease?
The term ‘allergic disease' refers to a group of medical conditions that are experienced as a result of an allergic reaction; these include allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic asthma, allergic dermatitis, food allergy, urticaria and atopic eczema. The term “allergic disease” is only applied when these symptoms are experienced as a result of an individual's immune system reacting to an allergen. Allergic diseases can be caused by any number of allergens, varying from pollen or sea food to pet dander. Allergic diseases can severely impact upon the quality of life of a sufferer and therefore it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if you think that you may be suffering from an allergic disease.