Dr Robert Boyle: paediatric allergist in Central London
Dr Robert Boyle

Dr Robert Boyle
Paediatric allergist
Central London


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Dr Robert Boyle Paediatric allergist in
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Dr Robert Boyle is a leading paediatric allergy specialist in one of the largest paediatric allergy clinics in the UK. He specialises in eczema, asthma, food allergy, anaphylactic allergy and immunotherapy. He does not work with adults but children only. 

Dividing his time between his Harley Street Clinic and St. Mary's Hospital, he is also active in researching the area of allergy in children and has published numerous studies on the subject. Dr Boyle also contributes as editor, writing on the subject of childhood allergy, and lectures widely.

Dr Boyle has an active research programme at Imperial College London, where he is able to access the latest in allergy tests for his patients to help them make a clear diagnosis.

He also uses the latest in allergy treatments including desensitisation through sublingual immunotherapy and allergen avoidance using temperature controlled laminar airflow (Airsonett).

 

 

 Credentials

GMC: 4183154

 Professional experience

• More than 25 years of experience
• Consultant Paediatric Allergist, Harley street Clinic Children's Hospital (present)
• Consultant Paediatric Allergist, St. Mary’s Hospital Paddington (present)
• NIHR Clinical Lecturer, Imperial College (2007)

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 Sub-specialties

• Paediatric allergist
• Food allergy
• Eczema
• Asthma

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 Positions in public associations

• Clinical Editor for the Cochrane Skin Group
• Co-Editor for Clinical and Experimental Allergy

 Teaching posts

• Director of the Follow my Footsteps course
• Deputy Director of the Imperial College London Allergy MSc programme
• Clinical Senior Lecturer, Imperial College

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 Education

• Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at the Royal Children's Hospital and Melbourne University (Phd)
• Great Ormond Street Hospital for sick children
• University of Bristol

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 Publications and conferences

• Research programme at Imperial College London
• Regularly invited to speak at international conferences
• Commissioned by the UK Government Food Standards Agency to review all the evidence surrounding the effects of maternal and infant diet on allergy. This report is being used by the Department of Health in 2016/2017 for developing new infant feeding guidance.

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 Professional membership

• British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology
• American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology
• Cochrane Skin Group (Editor)

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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Allergic reactions

Allergic reactions are hypersensitive to patient contact with certain chemicals or particles answers. The substance that causes this reaction is calle ...

Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis, anaphylactic reaction or anaphylactic shock is severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. The symptoms are severe and rapidly throughout ...

Asthma

Asthma (or bronchial asthma) is a lung disease caused by narrowing of the bronchi, which causes breathing difficulties. It is characterised by the pre ...

Eczema

What is eczema? Eczema, also known as dermatitis, encompasses a set of skin conditions that usually cause a rash and inflammation. In most case ...

Food allergies

What are food allergies? When the body’s immune system reacts unusually to specific foods, it is called a food allergy. The body mistakenly produces an antibody when a specific food that triggers the allergy has been consumed. The antibodies start a process that releases histamine for the body to fight what it thinks is invading it. Finding out which foods are causing the symptoms can be more difficult for some people. Food allergies can take a while to diagnose.   What are the symptoms of food allergies? An allergic reaction to food can happen within minutes, or it may happen hours later. The most common signs of a food allergy include: Tingling and itching in the mouth Hives or eczema Swelling: lips, face, tongue or throat Wheezing and trouble breathing Abdominal pain Diarrhoea, nausea or vomiting Light-headedness Sometimes the symptoms can be life-threatening and this type of reaction is called anaphylaxis. If someone is severely allergic to certain foods, they need to have an epinephrine (adrenaline shot) as soon as possible.   Which foods are the most common to cause an allergic reaction? Any foods can cause allergies but the most common ones to do so are: Milk Eggs Nuts but peanuts in particular Soy  Wheat and grains that contain gluten Shellfish How are food allergies diagnosed? It is advised to keep a food diary so that the doctor can look for any trigger foods. A food elimination diet can help in seeing if the reaction goes away. Following an elimination diet, oral food challenges can be held under medical supervision. The patient may have a radioallergosorbent blood test to see how many antibodies that their immune system makes. There is also an allergy skin test, called a scratch test.   How are food allergies treated? It is recommended to stay away from foods that cause the food allergy. Mild allergies will go away without needing to be treated. Antihistamines can help to reduce some skin allergies and other itchy symptoms. In more serious cases, corticosteroids will reduce swelling. In dangerous cases, an epinephrine injection can reverse symptoms.   How can a person prepare for a food allergy reaction? A specialist can suggest what works as a healthy and nutritious diet. It is important to check the labels and ingredients in processed foods. If prone to allergic reactions then a doctor will prescribe an epinephrine injection kit, which should be carried with the person at all times.   What is the difference between food allergies and food intolerance? Food allergies and intolerances may have similar symptoms but are different conditions. Intolerances can cause a person to fell ill, whilst a food allergy can make someone feel unwell but can also mean a life-threatening reaction. A food intolerance means that the body cannot digest the food that is eaten or that the digestive system has become irritated. Symptoms include bloating, nausea, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. A food allergy is when the body’s immune system sees food as an invader, which releases the histamine causing reaction symptoms such as breathing problems, swelling, a drop in blood pressure and vomiting. ...

Food intolerance test

There are foods, additives and preservatives that produce adverse reactions in our immune system, causing a series of symptoms, more or less serious, that can be detrimental to the health of the patient. Usually, food intolerances produce gastrointestinal symptoms. If symptoms of food intolerance manifest, it is advisable to take a food intolerance test, which evaluates and determines which foods cause problems or adverse reactions in the body. Currently, there are two types of tests to detect the level of intolerance to certain foods: the Alcat food intolerance test and the Alpha 200 test. Both are blood tests but in no case are they completely reliable when it comes to discerning the main problem.  ...

Allergic dermatitis

Allergic dermatitis is a skin condition that appears mostly in people who suffer from allergies. It has no relationship to dermatitis but has been found to be related to theintake of certain foods, such as egg, cow's milk, or corn. It usually appears during the first months of life and is often present in the form of redness or crust on the baby's skin, with pruritus (intense itching) in specific areas like the face, scalp, hands, diaper area, legs, and feet. ...

Allergy

An allergy is an abnormal reaction of the body in response to a specific allergen introduced by breathing, skin contact, injection, or ingestion. Allergies may vary from mild to severe. Symptoms often manifest as itchy or red skin, itchy eyes, runny nose, wheezing or diarrohea. Some cases of allergies may require immediate medical attention. ...

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    First consultation: £500 | Please note that Dr Boyle only sees paediatric patients.
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