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Search found 13 matches
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:38 pm
Forum: food allergy
Topic: Daughter has a lot of allergies and severe asthma
Replies: 1
Views: 1824

Re: Daughter has a lot of allergies and severe asthma

Thank you for your post,
Your daughter's allergic conditions are clearly on the more severe end of the spectrum. I really hope the specialist treatments being considered/tried will help her, I have seen similar patient's lives completely turn around after starting the right monoclonal.
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:18 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Urticaria
Replies: 1
Views: 1634

Re: Urticaria

Thank you for your post, Your symptoms sound really troublesome, it sounds like you may already be under a specialist, if so please discuss your symptoms with them. If not, please seek a review from your GP who can refer you to a dermatologist or allergist if appropriate. In some cases the symptoms ...
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: general
Topic: Multiple Allergies
Replies: 2
Views: 2207

Re: Multiple Allergies

Thank you for your post,
There is a wealth of new information constantly being generated by new research into allergic disease.
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:56 pm
Forum: allergy testing
Topic: pin prick 4 tests done by ENT specialist
Replies: 2
Views: 2615

Re: pin prick 4 tests done by ENT specialist

Thank you for your post, Skin prick tests are very good at picking up triggers for immediate allergies. Your symptoms could be attributable to both immediate and delayed allergies - the delayed allergies would not be excluded by a negative skin prick test. Either way, many airborne allergens e.g. po...
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: drug & venom allergies
Topic: Lichen planus
Replies: 1
Views: 2133

Re: Lichen planus

Thank you for your post, Your symptoms sound really troublesome, Lichen Planus can take several months to recover. I would advise you see your GP again for advice and possible onwards referral to an oral medicine specialist or drug allergy specialist if appropriate. Certain medications can trigger L...
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:40 pm
Forum: drug & venom allergies
Topic: Allergy to spray analgesia
Replies: 1
Views: 1724

Re: Allergy to spray analgesia

Thank you for your post,
It can be difficult to distinguish allergic reactions from other irritant reactions, as you describe. The first step would be to discuss these concerns with your GP who can refer onto a specialist if appropriate.
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:38 pm
Forum: drug & venom allergies
Topic: colours in medicines
Replies: 2
Views: 1836

Re: colours in medicines

Thank you for you post Neil,
A good first step would be to ask you GP to refer you back to the specialist who diagnosed your allergies - they should hopefully be able to advised you regarding suitable alternatives and if they are available.
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:34 pm
Forum: drug & venom allergies
Topic: antibiotics
Replies: 1
Views: 1792

Re: antibiotics

Thank you for your post,
It can be hard to distinguish medication side-effects with the symptoms of the conditions they are being used to treat. A sensible first step would be to discuss your concerns with your GP.
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:32 pm
Forum: environmental allergies
Topic: Allergies from the environment
Replies: 2
Views: 3631

Re: Allergies from the environment

Thank you for your post,
Some of you symptoms could be attributable to an allergy, however other conditions e.g. viral infections could also present similarly. In the first instance, you make an appointment with your GP to determine how best to proceed.
by Leanne Goh
Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:29 pm
Forum: environmental allergies
Topic: Perfume allergy
Replies: 4
Views: 4187

Re: Perfume allergy

Thank you for your post, Hormonal changes like the menopause can make a difference to control of one's allergic disease. It is unclear from your post what type of reactions you are having, but either way it is advisable to avoid known triggers. Medications can be helpful for some symptoms, please do...
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