It's always been a problem for people with food allergies all over the world, there is little safe choice for lunch or snacks when you're on the go. And if you are brave enough to try, there are fewer and fewer options available. I'd love to hear your suggestions because I really struggle. I often end up with an apple and packet of crisps. Long live the trusty oat cake! It … [Read more...]
Please stop using the word sufferer
If you start to pay attention, you'll hear people with allergies described as 'allergy sufferers' all the time. The same for atopic dermatitis and eczema, the term 'eczema sufferers' is used as if the person were in constant pain with the condition. It's a term that we all need to stop using, because in most cases people really don't like to be called sufferers. I understand … [Read more...]
Bronchial thermoplasty is one of the best modern treatments for asthma
The Professional Master’s Degree in Allergology of TECH University is designed to train experts to give the best service to patients with this common disease. As is well known, asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways in the lungs to swell and narrow which causes shortness of breath such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. It could … [Read more...]
Wearable air purifier for allergies
Have you ever wished you could put your head in a bubble and go about your daily life unhindered by allergies? Or that you could visit that friend who has a furry, cute, cat and actually relax; even maybe pet the cat and not become overcome with dripping nose, watery eyes and asthma? With this Respiray wearable air purifier this dream may not be possible. The device has … [Read more...]
Hospital admissions for anaphylaxis rise
Hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis begin to increase following COVID-19 pandemicNew figures published on 22nd September 2022 by NHS Digital show an increase in hospital admissions for allergy and anaphylaxis for March 2021 to March 2022. Every September, NHS digital releases data about patient admissions to NHS hospitals across the UK for the previous year. … [Read more...]