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02/05/2022
Professor George Du Toit
Paediatric allergist
Ask an expert: Are high street allergy tests reliable?
High street food allergy tests or home testing kits may offer quick results but can they really be relied upon when it comes to children's health and wellbeing? Leading consultant paediatric allergist Professor George Du Toit details how food allergies in children are diagnosed and the importance of seeking specialist advice in this illuminating article.
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22/09/2021
Dr Basheer Peer-Mohamed
Paediatrician
Allergies in children (Part two)
Senior consultant paediatrician Dr Basheer Peer-Mohamed reflects on the rise in allergies in children in the UK, and while this is an unfortunate situation, thankfully there are ways to treat them. In the second of his two-part article about childhood allergies, Dr Peer-Mohamed looks at diagnosis and treatment. Read on to find out more.
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16/07/2020
Dr Robert Boyle
Paediatric allergist
Food allergy testing in children with eczema: is it useful?
Children with severe eczema are very likely to develop food allergies. Whilst these children benefit from removing certain foods from their diet, it certainly isn't the case across the board for older children or those with mild symptoms of the skin condition. Read more from our expert paediatric allergist Dr Robert Boyle as to whether food allergy testing in children with eczema is beneficial or not.
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05/11/2018
Professor Adam Fox
Allergist
Food allergies in children: your FAQs answered by a specialist
Food allergies in children are becoming increasingly common, with the number rising as time goes by. Food allergies are now becoming more widespread, affecting an estimated 5-6% of young children. Dr Adam Fox, a leading paediatric allergist, answers some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding allergies in children.
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05/04/2017
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When to see an allergy and immunology specialist
An allergist-immunologist specialist manages problems related to the immune system, such as allergies and autoimmune conditions. The specialist studies the harmful organisms, such as viruses, bacteria and parasites, that constantly try to gain access to the body.