Exploring the growing problem of allergy.

In the first of a five-part series on allergy, Dave Burns outlines the growing problem of allergic conditions. He suggests that in the UK, primary care services should manage allergic conditions but health professionals need education and training to do this effectively. This series aims to raise awareness of allergy and how allergic conditions should be managed. Parts 2-5 will appear on nursingtimes.net (Box 1).