As many as 25 per cent of the Indians are suffering from different types of allergies, including asthma, skin irritations and respiratory disorders, according to Dr Wiqar Shaikh, an allergist and immunologist of international repute. Dr Shaikh, who is attached to the Bombay hospital, will be a guest speaker at the International Asia-Pacific Conference on allergy and immunology to be held at Manila, Philippines, in December. He will make a detailed presentation on allergies in India.