* Lactose is a mammalian sugar and the reason infants love the taste of breast milk so much. * It is extremely rare for infants to be born lactase-deficient, so nearly all babies should be able to tolerate lactose. * A common cause of lactose intolerance is transient intolerance, which occurs for
The allergic march, aka the atopic march, is a concept describing the possible progression of allergies in your child. Allergic diseases are usually multi-system in nature, so it is not uncommon for infants with eczema to go on to develop one or more of food allergy, asthma, hay fever,
London Allergy Consultants returns to Surrey! London Allergy Consultants will officially recommence our specialised allergy clinics in Surrey. After a brief hiatus, we are returning to a familiar and convenient location to provide world-class allergy care closer to home for those living in Kingston, New Malden, and the surrounding
Families often attend the clinic suspecting that their infant has silent reflux. Parents describe ‘silent, i.e. without visible regurgitation’, symptoms that may include: * Feeding refusal * Irritability (especially during or after feeds) * Back arching / Leg drawing (flexion) * Choking, gagging, or coughing and may smell of sick / vomit when this happens
Rice Hydrolysed Formula (RHF) in the UK (No COI to declare re this post) A Rice hydrolysed formula (RHF), which uses extensively hydrolysed rice protein, is available in the UK as an alternative option for infants who require a non-animal-based, hypoallergenic diet. This choice is beneficial for babies
Sesame Allergy is a common food allergy and is infrequently outgrown. Many patients report that, before reacting to sesame paste (e.g., tahini or hummus), they tolerated a few loose seeds and sesame oil. This may create a false impression of ‘tolerance’ toward sesame. In our clinic, for patients with
Yes, mucus streaks in a baby's stool are usually a normal finding, especially in otherwise healthy, thriving infants without other concerning symptoms. This is acommon concern expressed by parents in our allergy clinics. The appearance can be striking, with long ‘snot-like’ strands of mucous in and around
IgE-mediated cow's milk allergy is a common food allergy among younger children. In situations where human milk is unavailable, numerous milk alternatives can be considered, each varying in safety, cost, and importantly, taste. Modified formulas are often unappealing to babies accustomed to human milk, which is high
Yes, based on current NHS and Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) guidelines for the 2025/2026 flu season, there is no flu vaccine that a child is automatically unable to receive simply because they have an egg allergy. The vaccines may be administered in the usual setting. The
London Allergy Consultants is delighted to announce that we have moved into the new, purpose-built clinic at 10 Duchess Street in London. This move marks a significant step forward in expanding the reach and quality of allergy care available to our patients. Established in 2025, the Allergy Centre of
When is conker season? This is the time when the spiky green cases of the horse chestnut tree ripen and fall to the ground, splitting open to reveal the prized conkers inside. The peak of the season often coincides with the onset of autumnal weather, with windier days helping to
Jan 2026 - The National Health Service (NHS) has rolled out a chickenpox vaccination programme for children in England and Wales. The new vaccine will be offered as part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule as a combined measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) vaccine. Children will receive two doses of