What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
In this informative guide, revered consultant paediatric allergist Professor George Du Toit sheds light on the differences between food allergies and food intolerances and reveals which foods most commonly cause adverse reactions.
By Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi
27.02.23
Paediatric allergy & immunology
How can my child's acid reflux be treated?
Here, Dr Bushra Al-Rubeyi, an esteemed consultant paediatrician, details how acid reflux in babies and young children can be caused and treated, whilst also outlining the most commonly associated symptoms.
How are food allergies diagnosed?
Leading consultant paediatric allergist Professor George Du Toit details the diagnostic process for food allergies in this informative article for patients. The revered specialist additionally explains the most common symptoms associated with different types of food allergy.
Allergic rhinitis: Why allergies are causing your children's nose and eyes to swell
Affecting around one in every five people in the UK, allergic rhinitis can make allergy management even more difficult than it already is. Here to explain how it impacts children and young people is leading consultant paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough.
The do’s and don’ts of treating children’s eczema at home
Highly esteemed consultant paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough advises on how best to treat children’s eczema at home in this expert guide. The respected specialist advises on choosing the right products, bathtime routines and when to seek medical attention.
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.
Asthma in children: Symptoms and diagnosis
A persistent dry cough as well as breathing difficulties and wheezing can be a signs of allergic asthma in children. In this informative article, hgihly esteemed consultant paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough expertly explains how asthma is diagnosed in very young children and how the condition differs in adults.
Don’t take the risk: know your child’s food allergies
Allergic reactions can be scary, especially if the root cause of them is unknown. A common cause is food, but there are many kinds of foods and that can make finding the root cause difficult. To explain the process of discovering where the allergy comes from and how it is handled, leading paediatric allergist Dr Helen Brough has provided thorough answers to important questions in this article.
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.
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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