An invaluable list of organisations which specialise in advising on a whole range of issues related to allergies that can affect sleep:
Allergy UK Allergy UK is a national medical charity established to represent the views and needs of people with allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity. The website offers advice and support to sufferers with leaflets, factsheets and e-newsletters available. Tel: 01322 619898 (9am-5pm weekdays) Email:info@allergyuk.orgWeb Site: www.allergyuk.org
Asthma UK Asthma UK campaigns for the interests of people with asthma, provides public information in the form of leaflets and other publications and funds research. Its website contains up-to-the minute news and information for anyone affected by asthma and provides a direct email link to trained nurses who aim to respond within 72 hours. The helpline runs from 9am to 5pm weekdays and handles 1,500 calls each month. Asthma Helpline: 0845 7 01 02 03 (9am-5pm weekdays) Tel: 020 7786 5000 Email:info@asthma.org.ukWeb Site: www.asthma.org.uk
AANMA - Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Founded in 1985, AANMA is a national nonprofit network of families whose desire is to overcome, not cope with, allergies and asthma. The shortest route to that goal is knowledge - that's why AANMA produces the most accurate, timely, practical, and livable alternatives to suffering. Web Site: www.aanma.org
Allergies to Dust Mites - Medical Facts The tendancy to develop allergies may be inherited. If you have allergic tendencies and are exposed to certain things in your environment (allergens), you may develop allergies to some of those things. Visit website
Amicor Amicor is an intelligent fibre with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal additives inside the fibre. Due to the unique fibre structure, these additives are diffused slowly - providing long lasting protection inside beds, bedding, furnishings, carpets and next to skin clothing. Web Site: www.amicorpure.co.uk
Chronic Allergies Get allergy relief fast with the helpful tips and resources listed in this website. An allergy is the body's hypersensitivity to substances in the environment. Allergic reactions range from mild itching, sneezing or eczema (inflamed, itchy skin), to severe hives, hay fever, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Web Site: www.chronicallergies.com
Eczema Symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of eczema and other useful links Visit Web Site
House Dust Mite Allergy A review by Dr Paul Klenerman, specialist and Professor Brian Lipworth, professor of allergies and respiratory medicine. House mite allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to proteins in the excretion of dust mites. The protein attacks the respiratory passages causing hay fever and asthma. House dust mites are found in all homes. They are microscopic organisms that thrive in warm and humid houses with lots of food - human skin. The mites prefer to live in beds and, because we spend about a third of the day in bed, we inhale large quantities of dust mite allergens. Visit Web Site
House Dust Mite.org Within this site you will find animations, research notes, common questions and solutions for sufferers of asthma, rhinitis and eczema. Web Site: www.housedustmite.org
The National Eczema Society The National Eczema Society is the only organisation in the UK and one of the most established organisations worldwide dedicated to the needs of people with eczema, dermatitis and sensitive skin. Web Site: www.eczema.org
Mattress Doctor There's nothing new about cleaning mattresses - just many more reasons for having them cleaned… Due to the modern day environment, created by double glazing and central heating, and the resulting increase in house dust mites, bacteria, viruses and other filthy residues in our beds, there has been a corresponding increase in health problems such as Asthma, Eczema, Hay Fever, and allergies. So regular mattress cleaning is more important than ever before. Your grandparents and possibly your parents, regularly dragged theirs out into the garden on a cold day and beat them for half an hour or more. They knew what was good for you! The cold killed the dust mites and the beating removed their excrement and other contaminants. But due to the weight and composition of the modern mattress, which makes them too heavy to carry outside, and the time pressure created by today's hectic world, we don't do that any more. And whether or not you suffer from any associated medical condition, it's so good to sleep in a really clean, hygienic bed, which is why some of the top hotels in the country use The Mattress Doctor service and why people from all walks of life are calling in The Mattress Doctor, so they can sleep well from any associated medical condition, it's so good to sleep well too! World Head Office
