A small amount of allergen is put just under the skin to produce a localised reaction. This looks like a wheal (bump) and flare (redness) at the puncture site. The type of allergen used is decided after consultation with medical staff and based on each person’s medical history and symptoms . Roughly between 6-15 allergens […]
Asthma is sometimes linked with allergies. If you have this type of asthma you will be looked after by an asthma specialist. Some people with asthma related allergies may be suitable for antibody treatment. Antibody treatment is only effective for small number of people with allergic asthma, it doesn’t work for everyone. If the specialist […]
Allergic conditions such as asthma, eczema and food allergies are becoming more common and it is thought at least a quarter of school age children are effected. It is estimated there are on average two children in every classroom with asthma. Most teachers and school staff are therefore experienced in dealing with asthma and other […]
Estimates vary but around 1 in 11 or 1 in 13 children in the UK have asthma. This means the majority of children with wheeze caused by viruses will ‘grow out’ of their symptoms by school age. Children with asthma are often wheezy and have symptoms even when they don’t have a cold, for example […]
If your child has eczema or other conditions such as hayfever or allergic rhinitis which causes them to be hypersensitive, this can increase the likelihood that they will develop asthma. Eczema, hayfever or allergic rhinitis, and other allergies can help support a diagnosis of asthma. If you notice any symptoms tell your GP or practice […]
Some children with asthma find their symptoms are worse in certain seasons. Grass pollens, tree pollens and crops can all affect people triggering sneezing, and watery eyes in hayfever sufferers and further wheezing in children with asthma. Important If your child has symptoms of allergy you should speak to your nurse, doctor or pharmacist to […]
Many children are sensitive to pets and hairy beasties in their own home or when visiting other places. Cats, dogs, horses, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and others can all provoke symptoms. Avoiding contact with animals is the best way of preventing these symptoms if your child is sensitive to animal hair. Think carefully about allowing […]
Irritation of the lining of the nose. Allergic reaction to pollen and other substances. Causes sneezing, eye irritation and coughing. Treatments include: Nasal steroid sprays. Antihistamines.
An asthma trigger is anything you are not allergic to but which irritates the airways and starts off asthma symptoms. If you live in Scotland and would like to receive free text alerts for air quality or weather text WEATHER to 66777
The exact cause of asthma is unclear. It is thought genetics together with certain environmental factors may play a role in whether someone develops asthma.
