Post-drinking breathing difficulties are primarily caused by two compounds found in almost all wines: histamines and sulphites. If you’re an allergy sufferer, that first one might sound familiar.

because even low-sulphite wines will contain some sulphites. “A true allergy to alcohol is rare,” says Dr Fiona Sim, chief medical adviser for alcohol charity Drinkaware. “Rather than ...

In Europe, added preservatives are banned. I suffer from migraines. —K.P., Baulkham Hills, NSW. Sulphites are used a ...

Furthermore, there’s no scientific evidence that sulphites in wine cause headaches, although those with a sulphur allergy are an exception – but this is thought to be a tiny percentage of the ...