Medical articles of Child allergies

31/12/2025
Professor Nick Makwana
Paediatrician
Managing allergic reactions in children
Allergic reactions are common in childhood and can range from mild skin symptoms to more serious, rapid-onset reactions. Understanding how to recognise and manage an allergic reaction when it occurs is essential for parents and carers.
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02/10/2025
Dr Abraham Neduvamkunnil
Consultant Paediatrician
Treating common childhood allergies
Allergies are common in children and occur when the immune system reacts to substances that are usually harmless. These can include foods, environmental triggers or everyday products.
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01/09/2025
Dr Kishor Tewary
Paediatrician
Cow’s milk allergies: easier to swallow
In this article, a consultant paediatrician explains the cow’s milk allergy which affects some children, and what parents should be aware about.
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02/06/2025
Professor Nick Makwana
Paediatrician
A taste of medicine: food immunotherapy in children
Many children have allergies to certain foods and ingredients that can make it difficult for them to socialise and go out to eat without constant supervision. Of course, as food allergies can be very serious and without quick thinking may result in tragedy. However, not all allergies have to be forever. In this article, a consultant paediatrician explains food immunotherapy, a practice to build resilience to allergic foods in children, so that they can safely enjoy foods like dairy, eggs, nuts, and seeds.
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23/04/2024
Professor Nick Makwana
Paediatrician
Desensitisation therapy for allergies in children: part 2
In the second article of a two-part series, Professor Nick Makwana explains more about how desensitisation therapy can be used for allergies in children, including what ways it can be used and side effects of the treatment.
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09/04/2024
Professor Nick Makwana
Paediatrician
Desensitisation therapy for allergies in children: part 1
Desensitisation, or immunotherapy, is a treatment for allergies where individuals are exposed to increasing amounts of the allergen to reduce immune reactivity. It aims to lessen allergy symptoms and decrease medication dependence. This method is effective for allergies like hay fever, allergic asthma, and insect venom reactions. Distinguished consultant paediatrician Professor Nick Makwana explains how it can be used to enhance the quality of life for children and their families.
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07/03/2024
Professor Nick Makwana
Paediatrician
Understanding child allergies: Common triggers, symptoms, and management
Childhood allergies are a prevalent concern for many parents, impacting the quality of life and overall well-being of their little ones. At Top Doctors, we understand the importance of providing accurate information to help parents recognise, manage, and alleviate allergies in children. In this article, renowned consultant paediatrician Professor Nick Makwana delves into the most common allergies in children, how to identify them, their duration, and effective management strategies.
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22/02/2022
Professor Helen Brough
Paediatric allergist
Feeling comfortable in their skin: All about paediatric eczema
The quality of life of both child and their parents, or carers, is significantly affected by paediatric eczema. Here to offer expert, reassuring advice about this condition is leading paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough.
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20/09/2021
Dr Basheer Peer-Mohamed
Paediatrician
Allergies in children (Part one)
Parents or guardians who want to inform themselves about allergies in their child can be confident in the knowledge there are ways to treat them. However, what about getting the best advice and assistance? Well, senior consultant paediatrician Dr Basheer Peer-Mohamed has put together a comprehensive, two-part, guide about allergies in children. Part one covers types, causes and symptoms. Read on to find out more.
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13/04/2021
Professor Helen Brough
Paediatric allergist
Child allergies, immunodeficiencies and COVID: is my child safe?
Dr Helen Brough explains the risk level of coronavirus COVID-19 for children with allergies and immunodeficiencies.
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