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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,…
Read MoreWorried 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…
Read MoreDevon 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreNot 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…
Read MoreHair 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…
Read MoreDo 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…
Read MoreFood Allergies On The Rise
“For years, allergies have been on the increase, now 6 per cent of children and 3 per cent of adults suffer from food allergies. Contributors include the environment, food and…
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