About Allergies
You can read up on allergies here, this is what we’ve learned over the years. Always discuss your own medical needs with a proper doctor!
Should Asthmatic children still be going to school?
Dust Mite Allergy – what I got wrong
For as long as I can remember I have been told to use Allergy Bedding because of my dust mite allergy. I never questioned this, or gave it any thought in the last 30 years or so. I always had synthetic bedding. Molly was diagnosed
Allergies – BBC Video
Fab video from the BBC on Allergies. Do watch!
Living With Allergies – Review
Asthma – New Puffer – Seretide
Help – An allergic child is coming for tea!
So you’re used to be able to eat anything you like, and the biggest challenge at meal times is juggling the various likes and dislikes of family. Dinner time is ruled by taste buds, not medical needs. And then…your child wants their friend to come
Play Dates and Allergies
When your child is diagnosed with an allergy it means a whole host of new issues to deal with – parties are now something to be prepared for, eating out needs planning and menu checking, school is a minefield over lunches and most of all
Dairy Allergy Watch List
Some of this stuff might be a bit obvious but if you’re new to allergies every bit of info helps. Take a look for our tips on what to look out for when you’re dairy free. Be it an allergy or an intolerance you know
Egg Allergy Watch List
So…you or your child can’t have egg. It’s obvious that eggs benedict, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon are no longer on your brunch menu! But…egg and egg protein can show up in a lot of places so you need to keep an eye out. ‘Vegan’
Gluten Free – Watch List
I use to think avoiding dairy and eggs was tricky. Especially when explaining to other people. Then Molly had to go gluten free for a while, and eventually so did I. Suddenly saying ‘vegan’ seemed easier. Here are our tips when you enter the gluten
Urticaria and Prednisone
Our experiences with Urticaria
Allergies and Intolerances
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Holidays and Allergies
To be honest; like most people I really look forward to going away on holiday. But, for us, it’s more convoluted than for other folk, due to our allergies and other health issues. When you think of going away I bet your first thought isn’t
Urticaria – Hives
I suffer from eczema and Urticaria so I live in a world of itching. Recently the Urticaria has entered a new phase of awfulness. Hands, arms, chest, back and legs are all affected. It itches like crazy, means I can’t sleep, and am uncomfortable all
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