I wanted to write about how this global pandemic is affecting my life; living with asthma, eczema and in the throes of topical steroid withdrawal. I am very anxious and worrying about how soon I should make the decision to self isolate. I'm scared of getting ill while living alone and no one knowing... But I also wanted to focus on the positives that are coming out of this … [Read more...]
Misdiagnosis of a Severe Allergy
Going to the doctors to test for a severe allergy is likely to lead to allergy medicine being administered. But what if this prognosis and treatment is misdiagnosed? Find out more, here… Having a severe allergic reaction is terrifying, so seeking medical help is naturally the first port of call. That said, if only mild symptoms occur, it can be uncertain what the cause is, … [Read more...]
Asthma risk for students at university
Every parent of a first-year student can relate to the nagging concern that their child isn’t taking care of their own health. It explains the food parcels, the multi vitamins posted special delivery and the strict instructions not to drink too much, sleep plenty and phone home when stressed. For most parents, there’s little need for concern. Their adult child gets along just … [Read more...]
UK asthma deaths amongst worst in Europe
Recently I was invited to speak on BBC West Midlands radio about a recent report detailing the number of deaths caused by asthma in the UK. Asthma UK said the death rate between 2011-15 was also almost 50 per cent higher here than the average on the continent. Only Serbia, Turkey, Estonia, Spain and Cyprus had worse rates. Around 1,400 people died from an asthma attack in … [Read more...]
Testing the new Dyson V8 with a dust allergy
If you are very allergic to dust, cleaning the house is probably NOT your favourite job and you wouldn't be alone. No one likes vacuuming... ha ha. So imagine how excited I was recently when I was given a Dyson V8 to try out. This is a sponsored post, I did not pay for the Dyson vacuum - Thank you Dyson! I really love it. It's fantastic for anyone with a dust allergy because … [Read more...]