Choosing between the devices is best achieved through a thorough, well-informed decision-making process. Having a choice is a wonderful privilege, but it can prove stressful for some. Herewith some info to help facilitate this decision: For decades, managing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in children and young adults has
Parents frequently look for information on whether they have to undergo multiple separate protocols for each related nut, specifically because cashew and pistachio are closely related (sharing homologous proteins like Ana o 3 and Pis v 1). In this blog, we seek to answer this question and describe successful desensitisation
* Burping newborns after feeds is a near-universal cultural practice, yet there is a significant lack of robust clinical evidence supporting its actual medical benefits, we are often asked about best practice in our children’s allergy clinic. * Current paediatric data, including randomised controlled trials, show that routine burping does
* Cow's milk protein colitis (also called food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis or FPIAP) is a benign, self-limited, non-IgE-mediated food allergy that typically presents in otherwise healthy infants with blood-streaked, mucoid stools. * It is the most common cause of rectal bleeding in infancy and usually
The London Plane: a "Pollutant-Sponge" with a Sting in its Tail If you walk through London’s squares in late spring and find your eyes streaming and your throat tickling, you are likely meeting the London Plane (Platanus × acerifolia). Representing over half of the trees in central
* In clinic, we are commonly asked about food allergens in breast milk and whether this is beneficial or harmful for their infants’ allergies. * Food allergens eaten by a breastfeeding mother do pass into breast milk, typically peak within 2 hours of maternal ingestion, but the amounts are typically very low.
Pulses such as lentils, chickpeas, and peas have transitioned from health-food niche to mainstream staples in the UK. Certain traditional cuisines, such as South Asian cuisines, also commonly contain pulses. For parents of children with allergies, navigating this landscape requires a mix of keen label-reading and an understanding
As we transition from winter to summer, many patients present for assessment due to recurrent infections. Families often wonder whether an immune deficiency or an allergy is contributing to these persistent symptoms. In older children, some of these symptoms may be due to hay fever from tree pollen, while in
Walnut is a commonly eaten tree nut and a common allergen. There is a significant risk of co-allergy with pecans due to their nearly identical protein structures. In addition to baked goods, walnuts are often present in pesto (especially in more traditional Italian varieties), dressings, meat substitutes, and flavoured
* Sesame OIT is a treatment in which you eat tiny amounts of sesame under medical supervision, gradually increasing the dose over time to help your body become less allergic. * The goal is to reduce your risk of severe reactions from accidental sesame exposure. * We offer Sesame OIT within our Allergy
Pollen immunotherapy benefits include: * Helps reshape the disease process toward long-term tolerance * Prevents allergic rhinitis from progressing to asthma, and may reduce new allergies * Ongoing relief even after treatment ends. * Improves symptom control while reducing reliance on medications. Isn’t that amazing? * It has been a very wet winter
* The manufacturer of Palforzia has announced that production of the treatment will be stopping worldwide. As a result, they have advised services not to start any new patients on Palforzia after 1 April 2026. * Peanut OIT: Peanut allergy is the most extensively studied food allergen for Oral Immunotherapy (OIT), providing