4 debunked myths about allergies

Allergies are on the rise across the developed world, and hay fever and eczema have trebled in the last 30 years. Yet allergies are an area of much confusion and concern. Although 40% of people report having a food allergy, in fact only 1-5% do, and allergists commonly report spending most of their consultations refuting firmly held beliefs that have no scientific foundation. Theories about allergy — some from medical research and some from lifestyle "gurus" — have led to conflicting informa...