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The Devon Allergy Clinic can advise you on a variety of symptoms and digestive disorders. Take a look through our website for up to the minute information and advice – check out our calendar for local events and health awareness weeks, or simply give us a call on 01803 401001 for an informal chat

Is There a Higher Risk of Blood Pressure for Kids with Allergies?

Children with allergic disease, particularly asthma and hay fever, have twice the rate of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, setting them on course for heart disease at early age, finds a new study. Children with allergic disease had a much higher risk for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. “This study shows that cardiovascular…

Worried about Allergies this Winter ?

Worried about Allergies this Winter ? With allergies and food intolerances on the rise & frequent articles on the subject in the local & national press it is not surprising that many people who are suffering from an undiagnosed health issue are concerned. The latest surveys show that allergies throughout the world are now affecting…

Devon Allergy Clinic Supports the Teal Pumpkin Project

Devon Allergy Clinic Supports the Teal Pumpkin Project “You may start to notice a number of houses with blue pumpkins outside their doors when you’re out trick-or-treating this Halloween. They indicate that the people inside are participating in a national campaign to raise awareness for children with food allergies, and they’ll likely offer non-food treats.…

Tick Bites and Red Meat Allergy

TICK BITES & RED MEAT ALLERGY When one considers allergies nuts or dairy allergies first spring to mind & reactions to these are caused by proteins in these substances. However allergies can now extend to eating red meat. Surprisingly red meat allergy can be caused by ticks which are more prevalent in the summer as…

Dairy Allergy In Babies

Laura V ChapmanHi Marlene, just to let you know.. The gp accepted what I said after you tested Amber and prescribed me hypoallergenic milk… Different baby!!! So much…

ALLERGY TIPS FOR EATING OUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

ALLERGY TIPS FOR EATING OUT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Now that the height of the holiday season is upon us & the schools have broken up many people are either taking a holiday…

Not All Allergies Can Be Diagnosed By An IgE Test

NOT ALL ALLERGIES CAN BE DIAGNOSED BY THE IgE TEST A recent study by Southampton Children’s Hospital has cautioned that tests to detect food allergies in children could be missing many potentially life-threatening conditions. Experts have warned that for every child diagnosed with an allergy via blood or skin prick test another goes undiagnosed. A…

Hair Dye & Henna Tattoos Can Cause Allergic Reactions

Doctors are warning that the trendy henna tattoos and hair dyes are increasingly causing allergic reactions among children. Hair dyes and henna can contain chemical para-phenylenediamine and the trend for henna tattoos and hair dyes ‘are to blame for a rise in allergies and painful eczema. The chemicals can trigger allergies that result in contact…

Do You Have Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, flaky, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales. These patches normally appear on your elbows, knees, scalp and lower back, but can appear anywhere on your body. Most people are only affected with small patches. In some cases, the patches can be itchy or sore. Psoriasis…