The Anaphylaxis Campaign has now been going for 20 years and have achieved so much in that time. I remember reading about the charity in the Telegraph, some months after my first serious anaphylactic reaction and feeling complete panic hearing about David Reading's daughter, who sadly passed away after an anaphylactic reaction to nuts. I joined the society to find out more … [Read more...]
Five proofs that allergies aren’t so modern
We've heard it before, "They didn't have allergies in my day..." and I always feel a little like people are saying this and thinking I'm making it up. As if in their day people were healthier and just got on with things. I do think that many modern influences have caused a rise in allergies including processed food, excessive hygiene and cleanliness, chemicals in buildings … [Read more...]
99 year old allergy specialist doctor nearing 100th birthday and still practicing!
This week I found out about a pretty amazing man and I can't believe I haven't heard of Dr Bill Frankland before. He was on the One Show on Tuesday 28th February and at 99 years old he is still practicing as a doctor at St Mary's hospital in London, what an inspiration! Not just because he's nearing his 100th birthday and still working, but Dr Frankland has pioneered allergy … [Read more...]