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by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:57 pm
Forum: egg allergy
Topic: Skin prick tests
Replies: 3
Views: 5020

Re: Skin prick tests

it's impossible to be certain but there are very few genuinely milk or egg allergic adults out there. Bear in mind that alleergic kids tend to have slightly lower levels of immunoglobulin A- the part of the immne system that protects against counghs and colds and so these are more common in these ki...
by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 4:53 pm
Forum: food intolerance
Topic: probelms with yeast intolerance
Replies: 1
Views: 3323

Re: probelms with yeast intolerance

i am afraid yeast intolerance itself it rather a controversial entity and agree the internet is full of stuff trying to take advantage. Best bet is a careful exclusion with the help of a dietician to see if this really is the answer.
by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: egg allergy
Topic: Skin prick tests
Replies: 3
Views: 5020

Re: Skin prick tests

the size of the test relates to the likelihood of being allegic so big wheal size means more confidence in the diagnosis of allergy. A big test does not mean he will have bad reactions but generally speaking, kids with bigger tests tend to have a more persistent allergy.
by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:01 pm
Forum: other allergies
Topic: Adrenal Fatigue
Replies: 3
Views: 6269

Re: Adrenal Fatigue

hi
allergy research, like al medical research, has a variety of sponsors - governmnet funding eg MRC, charities or industry but regardless the funding source has to very clear and upfront and industry funding research is subject to extreemely rigorous monitoring.
by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:26 pm
Forum: other allergies
Topic: Rare Allergies all together.
Replies: 6
Views: 8225

Re: Rare Allergies all together.

genuine allergy/intolerance to this many things is very uncommon and my only advice would be to make sure you are seeing doctors in a specialist allergy centre where they have expertise with such complex cases.
by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: multiple food allergies
Topic: Multiple food allergies in preschooler
Replies: 1
Views: 3140

Re: Multiple food allergies in preschooler

most children do outgrow milk allergy eventually. In one large american study, half of the 12 year olds with milk allergy outgrew it by 16.Sesame allergy sometimes goes (approx20-30%) but celery allergy is much less common so we have less information regarding what happens. Any reassessment should i...
by Dr Adam Fox
Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: multiple food allergies
Topic: How can I make sure my child is getting all the nutrients?
Replies: 2
Views: 3668

Re: How can I make sure my child is getting all the nutrient

Hi every child with multiple food allergy should be getting regualr assessment from a dietician and you have every right to ask you allergist for this referral. I would very much suggest you see a registered dietician rather than a nutrotionist. The 'dark circles' (also known as allergic shiners) co...
by Dr Adam Fox
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: other allergies
Topic: Itch
Replies: 1
Views: 3143

Re: Itch

i'm afraid there are numerous possible causes - couldn't possibly try to diagnose you by forum post!
by Dr Adam Fox
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:26 am
Forum: fish & seafood allergies
Topic: Seafood
Replies: 1
Views: 3548

Re: Seafood

the protein in fish that causes most allergy is present in much smaller quantities in tuna than in white fish. Canning tuna also makes it less allergenic so this is a common experience. However, I would still advise fish allergic patients to discuss the possibility of trying tuna with their doctors ...
by Dr Adam Fox
Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:24 am
Forum: other allergies
Topic: reaction to 3 totally different foods
Replies: 3
Views: 4603

Re: reaction to 3 totally different foods

why not start by getting the ingredient lists of all 3 and seeing if there is anything in common. What you describe does sound suspicious of a food allergy and you should ask your doctor to investigate this
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