Managing anaphylaxis during an emergency
Distinguishing between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, identifying the underlying cause and th...
How to manage severe allergies in primary care
Dr Joanne Walsh discusses the role of GPs in managing anaphylaxis....
Pictorial case study - A reaction to penicillin
Dr Jean Watkins describes the management of an itchy rash in a patient taking penicillin....
Childhood food allergy - paediatric medicine
Many children outgrow allergies by school age, while studies have shown that breastfeeding may offer...
Nut allergies should be considered a disability, researchers say
Nut allergy should be considered a form of disability, rather than a long-term condition, because of...
Child food allergy advice from NICE to assist GPs
Guidance to help GPs diagnose child food allergies has been issued by NICE....
At a Glance - Granulomatous cheilitis vs angioedema
Dr Jean Watkins reviews the aetiology, presentation and management of granulomatous cheilitis and an...
NICE issues food allergy in children proposals
NICE has published draft guidance on food allergies in children, designed to improve detection and d...
Anaphylaxis - a race against time
Adrenaline is the first line emergency treatment for anaphylaxis and failure to inject it in a timel...
Emergency medicine - Dermatological emergencies
GPs see few dermatological emergencies, but must be aware. By Dr Alvin Lee and Dr Anshoo Sahota....
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