Last month I was extremely lucky to be able to attend The Allergy UK Annual conference, the first one they have run but hopefully the first of many. The quality of speakers was excellent and I learnt so much my poor brain was aching afterwards and my note pad is bursting with almost legible notes. It was an early start on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning but well worth the … [Read more...]
Can you have immunotherapy if you have asthma?
For years I've been trying to get a referral for immunotherapy for my hay fever and dust mite allergy but have been told that it's not available, that I wouldn't qualify because I have asthma etc. etc. OK... but my dust allergy causes most of my asthma problems in the first place, if it was treated I might be able to throw away the asthma medication... I'm pretty sure hay … [Read more...]
A trip to the allergy clinic – what to expect!
I look forward to my trips to the allergy clinic because I learn stuff every time, mainly about my skin and eczema because the specialist I see is a Dermatologist at Oxford Churchill Hospital. I am reminded I am not a hyperchondriac and that my allergies are real and my eczema is not that great. I need to learn to manage it better, to find a way to moisturise my skin, which … [Read more...]
Choosing the right floor for your allergies
Re-flooring your home can be great fun, and it’s a fantastic way to breathe fresh life into your living space. But while we’re on the subject of breathing, it’s also worth remembering the impact that a floor can have on one’s allergies. If you’re investing in a new floor, there are plenty of different options to consider; the right floor could help your allergies to recede … [Read more...]
Fresh nettle tea – for eczema and allergies
Nettle or Urtica dioica is the bane of many a childhood. Who doesn't remember the pain of pitching off their bike or running head long into a huge bush of stingers? The hives they cause are horrible, hence the name Urtica from the word urticaria which means hives. net·tle, net·tled, net·tling 1. any plant of the genus Urtica, covered with stinging hairs. Compare nettle … [Read more...]