Innovations in Allergy Treatment: What’s New at Our Clinic
The landscape of allergy treatment is transforming rapidly, offering hope to millions of sufferers across the UK. Whilst traditional pathways for allergy diagnosis and treatment remain valuable, we’re witnessing groundbreaking innovations in allergy treatment that are revolutionising patient care. The field of allergy is constantly evolving to meet growing demand in our current society. As […]
5 Allergy Myths Debunked: What You Need to Know from Our Specialists
When it comes to allergies it seems that everyone has an opinion; from your mum, your neighbour and even the cashier at the supermarket. However, as we are well aware at team Dr Helen Allergy, opinion does not always equate to facts. And, in this age of so much information – and misinformation – available at our fingertips it can be difficult to determine […]
The Link Between Allergies and Asthma: What You Need to Know
Allergies and Asthma are often comorbid conditions – meaning that they are both present at the same time – for many patients. In fact, in the UK it is estimated that between 60% and 90% of Asthma patients also have Allergies, with this figure being the highest for children. This often leads people to the […]
Starting Nursery or School with Allergies
Starting nursery or school is a huge milestone for your child and it often leaves us feeling overwhelmed, unsure and emotional. Add in a medical condition and these feelings increase ten-fold. As a parent of a child with allergies, sending your child off to nursery or school can be an anxiety-inducing experience; Will the teachers and staff be capable of handling an allergic reaction? Will the other children understand the seriousness of your child’s condition? Will your child feel excluded due to their allergy? The list goes on…..
Allergy Testing
Allergy Testing What is it and do I need it? Subscribe for more help and information Allergy Testing Invariably, whenever anyone finds out my specialty is allergy, everyone says ‘ooh, I’d love to have allergy testing and find out what I’m allergic to’. Allergy is a fascinating subject and I completely understand […]
Living With Allergies
Living With Allergies Can Anybody Help Me With My Allergies? Table of Contents Being an allergist, one of the things that I’m often struck by is how long people have struggled in life without any answers to their concerns. Many people who are concerned that they may be allergic to foods are simple told […]
