Medical articles of Food allergies

Food allergies are extremely common and can encompass a wide range of different edible material, such as dairy, legumes, and certain grains and proteins. In this article, a consultant paediatrician pr...

Food allergies in children are immune-mediated reactions triggered by specific foods such as milk, eggs, peanuts, or shellfish, and can range from mild symptoms to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis...

Allergies are often thought of as a childhood problem, yet many adults are discovering adult-onset allergies for the first time. From sudden sneezing fits to unexplained skin rashes, allergies in adul...

Food allergy in children is increasingly common and understandably worrying for parents. Reactions can range from mild symptoms, such as hives, to severe and potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis.

In this article, consultant paediatric gastroenterologist Dr Michael Hii explains the cow’s milk protein allergy that affects some children, and how to get around it to ensure that they are getting en...

Food allergies are unfortunately a very common (2.5 per cent of the global community have food allergies according to worldallergy.org). Leading medical oncologist Dr Amit Shah provides a detailed loo...

Christmas is a time for celebration, family gatherings and festive meals. Many families will also be travelling to family and friends or even further away on holidays, all representing new environment...

Leading paediatric consultant Dr Mugilan Anandarajan discusses the ins and outs of paediatric food allergy, answering some of the most commonly-asked questions about it in this expert article.

Allergies can develop in adults, even if they weren't a problem during childhood. Dr Raghu Raju, a renowned consultant in respiratory medicine and allergy, explains which are the common adult-onset al...

In his latest online article, leading London-based gastroenterologist Professor James Lindsay explains the difference between food allergies and food intolerances.