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…..
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
First off, we have snoring and, in more serious cases, sleep apnea. Allergies can cause congestion and inflammation in the airways, making it difficult to breathe smoothly throughout the night. This can lead to snoring, or even short pauses in breathing, known as sleep apnea, which can seriously compromise the quality of your sleep.
The Science of Allergies: Understanding Your Body’s Reaction
Table of Contents Understanding the science of allergies might give you a slightly deeper insight into how allergies come about. Did you know that allergies are an automatic response of your immune system which erroneously identifies harmless substances as life-threatening invaders? Scientists have unravelled this arcane phenomenon, suggesting that exposure to a variety of allergens […]
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 to […]
