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Allergies

25/03/2016
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An allergy is a reaction the body has to a particular food or substance.

Allergy

Allergies are very common and affect more than one in four people in the UK. Young children tend to have some form of allergy though many simply go away as they grow older. Adults can develop allergies

to things that previously caused no harm/ill effect. Having an allergy can be a nuisance but are manageable. Severe reactions occur but are rare.

 

Common allergens include

  • Pollen (Hay fever)
  • Dust mites
  • Animal dander (Tiny flakes of skin or hair)
  • Medication
  • Latex (Used in making gloves)
  • Mould (Small air particles)
  • Food (Particularly nuts, shellfish and cows milk)
  • Household chemicals

Symptoms to look out for

  • Sneezing
  • Itchy, red, runny eyes
  • Runny or blocked nose
  • Wheeze or cough
  • Red, itchy rash
  • Worsening of Asthma or Eczema

Most reactions are mild though occasionally a severe reaction or anaphylaxis can occur. If an anaphylactic shock does occur, it is a medical emergency and appropriate steps need to be taken to seek treatment.

Here at The Devon Clinic, we offer Allergy Testing.

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Allergies

05/04/2015
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Allergy and digestive health testing marlene

Do you suffer with Allergies & Intolerances?

Allergy

An allergy is a hypersensitive immune response to substances that come into contact with the body. Substances can vary from ingested foods to air pollutions and chemicals that come into contact with the body. Allergies are usually developed within infancy and effect 2% of adults and 6-8% of children

Common causes of an allergy tend to be food and chemical. Reactions range from mild discomforts such as rashes and an upset stomach to breathing difficulties and swelling of muscles. Allergies can be deadly!

The best way to manage allergies is to avoid the allergen in the first instance, however, if you are unsure what causes your allergic reaction that can be very hard to achieve. 

Intolerance

An intollerance can form at any age, with over 45% of the populaton suffering with food intolerances of some sort.

Symptoms of an intolerance include bloating, joint pain, IBS, headaches and, tiredness.

Intolerances are not deadly they can be uncomfortable to live with but with knowledge of what causes this uncomfort they can be manageable.

If you are suffering with either an allergy or an intollerance The Devon Clinic can help. Our allergy and digestive health nurse Marleen Hochstrasser offer’s allergy and digestive intolerance testing 

Allergy Testing £95.00

Allergy Testing Includes:

  • Full medical history 
  • Diet and Lifestyle
  • Allergy/ Intolerance testing
  • Personalised plan

We offer allergy and intolerance testing for adults, children and infants. 

 

Contact us to make an appointment

Appointments available at The Devon Clinic for Allergy and Digestive intolerance Testing
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