Allergy

In our Allergy Service we diagnose and manage children with a range of allergies within our consultant led clinics.

Visiting the Allergy Service

When a patient visits, we will take a detailed history and may perform skin prick testing to help diagnose allergy or, on occasion, a blood test may be required.

If a diagnosis is made, we provide allergy plans and advice on things to avoid and how to manage future reactions. A child is regularly reviewed in the allergy clinic while there are ongoing allergy concerns.

Services include:

• Specialist allergy nurses carry out supervised food challenges when required
• Offer advice and training to parents, schools and nurseries about managing food allergies, including anaphylaxis
• EpiPen training and provide allergy action plans
• Make referrals for dietetic advice
• Support with managing eczema and asthma, including application of treatments and inhaler technique