Learning that you or your child has asthma can be frightening. However it is important to recognise the symptoms and speak to your doctor as soon as possible if you suspect the condition as a quick diagnosis will lead to you getting the medical help and support that you need to help avoid severe attacks. […]
Can Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?
Whilst most people would associate a sore throat with a cold or flu and expect allergy symptoms to be more along the lines of a runny nose this is not always the case. It is not that uncommon for a sore throat to be yet another symptom of an allergy. The biggest single cause of sore […]
Anaphylaxis Symptoms
The symptoms of anaphylaxis usually appear rapidly after exposure to the allergen. This can be as soon as a few minutes after a bee sting. Initially the symptoms may be the same as in a mild allergic reaction, i.e. skin rash, runny nose etc – but this is not always the case. Another early reaction in […]