Was is Covid-19?
That’s the question a lot of us are asking right now. when we get ill – is it ‘Covid-19’?, or once recovered, hoping that it was Covid-19. Immunity to Coronavirus being the thing we all hope for now. I’m in that group. For about 4
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Asthmatic Children and School
Should Asthmatic children still be going to school?
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
Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
University Risk for Students with Asthma Guest post by Dr Shuaib Nasser, Consultant in the Department of Allergy, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
My Daughter’s Asthma
Today I read the very sad story of the death of 10 year old Olivia Dennis from asthma. She’d been prescribed inhalers which she’d been using with increasing frequency yet she’d never had a diagnosis of asthma. Her parents were not really aware of the
Urticaria and Prednisone
Our experiences with Urticaria
Urticaria – And the Cold
As part of my January promises to myself I waddled off to do a spin class. Seemed a reasonable idea at the time. A bit of exercise to work off the Xmas indulgences. I really enjoyed the class, and was suitably proud of my red
Eczema – The ongoing saga
I Had Such High Hopes I was so looking forward to my consultation with a new dermatologist. My skin has been a nightmare for the past few years and I was really hoping that a new pair of eyes would help – debates range between
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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