Herts Allergy

Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever and allergies to house dust mites or pets) can cause sneezing, a runny, itchy or blocked nose and disturbed sleep. Using nasal sprays with a good technique is just as important as choosing the right nasal spray and is the best way to ensure their effectiveness. Ensuring the spray is directed towards the correct part of the nostril means the medicine reach the right area and reduces the risk of irritation and nosebleeds. Ensuring good tec

The Importance of Accurate Allergy Diagnosis Peanut allergy is among the most widely known food allergies. However, peanuts are not actually nuts. They are legumes, botanically closer to lentils and peas than to cashews or walnuts. This distinction matters clinically. Tree nuts, including almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, and pistachios, come from trees and form a separate allergen group. Having a peanut allergy does not automatically mean you are allergic to tree

EURneffy is a newer, needle-free alternative to traditional adrenaline auto-injectors for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis. It is a small and fairly compact device and is administered via the nostril in an emergency. EURneffy is suitable for individuals 4 years and over, weighing 15 kg or more. There are two doses available depending on weight. Guidance from guidance from the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology suggests it should not yet be relied upon as

If you, your child or relative have been prescribed an adrenaline auto-injector, it is very important to regularly ensure you know how and when to use it. Please always revisit this with your allergy specialist or GP when you see them. There are various brands of adrenaline pens in the UK. These include Epipen and Jext. We always advise you go to the manufacturers website and request training pens if available so that you can practice at home. Below is a video of how to use t

Prevention of peanut allergy by introducing early in life

What is Hay-fever? Hay-fever describes an allergic reaction to environmental particles such as pollen or grass. Symptoms include sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose (rhinitis) and wheezing. These symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can be quite debilitating. Many adults and children find that work, school and leisure activities can be significantly affected. What is Rhinitis? Rhinitis describes nasal symptoms caused by inflammation of the nose. These symptoms include bl

This is a treatment where specially formulated doses of grass pollen are dissolved under the tongue, resulting in gradual desensitisation to grass pollen and a corresponding improvement in hay-fever symptoms. This treatment is suitable for hay fever sufferers who have positive allergy testing to grass pollen. It is started 4 months before the grass pollen season and is a once daily tablet under the tongue. The treatment is continued for 3 years for maximum results, but bene

Egg allergy is a common condition seen in early childhood. Eczema in infancy is a common precursor for allergy, including egg allergy, developing. Current thinking suggests that the allergy develops via a sensitisation through the skin. Although, it is not known how egg allergy can be prevented, it is nevertheless worthwhile seeking early and effective treatment of eczema if your baby develops this. Egg allergy often presents with a rash on ingestion of egg. In such an insta