To hear that a staggering 20% of anaphylactic reactions take place while your child is in the care of their school makes worrying reading. My two favourite charities are working together to do what they can to raise awareness about the importance of checking expiry dates, getting staff trained and storing adrenaline correctly. Read on to find out more... Allergy charities … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
In response to the ‘anonymous chef’
Last night I watched Food Unwrapped Investigates, along with some predicted 1.9 million viewers, all on the edge of our seats to see the much awaited Allergy Special, uncovering the shocking truth of eating out with allergies. Shame on you anonymous chef! There was an anonymous chef featured who wanted his identity to remain private. The ‘anonymous’ chef was a joke. A … [Read more...]
Food Unwrapped allergy special
I'm so excited to let you all know that on Monday evening I will be on TV on the Food Unwrapped programme with the lovely Kate Quilton. The show explores the shocking truth about eating out with allergies and follows a group of brave and intrepid allergy adventurers going out around London. Tune in to Channel 4 at 8.30pm on Monday 26th October to watch this Food … [Read more...]
All year round hay fever…
Could it be possible? Sadly, yes it is. If you're allergic to grass, tree pollen, weeds, moulds, dust, air borne pollutants and allergens you could experience hay fever symptoms all year round! My eyes water pretty much all the time. This can be caused by different air borne particles or just be a symptom of dry eyes, something many people experience as they age, during … [Read more...]
Nowt to do with hay or fever
Have you ever thought about the phrase 'hay fever' before? We all know what it means, it conjures images of sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes and swollen stuffy noses, but it has absolutely nothing to do with hay or fever. The correct term should actually be 'allergic rhinitis' but that doesn't roll off the tongue so easily. Hardly anyone uses this term in normal every day … [Read more...]