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Your cough medicine could cause anaphylaxis
Recent shocking news that an ingredient in many high street over the counter cough medicines might be linked to anaphylaxis is worrying news for anyone who struggles with congestion, coughs and colds. This applies to all cough medicines that contain Pholcodine. Anyone who has used these cough syrups within the last year could be a risk. The Medicines and Healthcare … [Read more...]
Adrenaline auto injectors – are they out dated?
The current adrenaline auto injectors (AAI) are pretty big aren't they? Anyone who has tried to pack for a trip out will know, carrying two takes a sizeable bag. If you bring inhalers, antihistamines and other medication it's a large bag! "According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 200,000 cases of anaphylaxis occur each year in the United States. The World Allergy Organization … [Read more...]
Top 14/19 allergens? Gluten free cereals & GF oats
Are there just 14 top allergens in the UK? Or are there actually 19? For people with allergies, there are six separate cereal containing grains that they could be allergic to. In America they are now 9 allergens that must be labelled, a move that updated the list to add sesame in January 2023. For coeliacs they will react to all of the gluten containing grains, whilst … [Read more...]
2 million missing Christmas due to allergies
Food allergies and rising costs leave 2 million households without a traditional Christmas dinner! Research from Allergy UK today highlights how food allergies and the cost of living may prevent nearly 2 million2 households from enjoying traditional festive food favourites this year. This means a potential 4.8 million3 Brits will be settling down to their Christmas dinner … [Read more...]