* 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
* 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