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Common food allergies

05 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The incidence of allergic disease, including food allergy, appears to be increasing in the UK (Gupta et al 2003). Although any food has the potential to cause an...

Common food allergies

30 March 2005

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The incidence of allergic disease, including food allergy, appears to be increasing in the UK (Gupta et al 2003). Although any food has the potential to cause an...

Adverse reactions to food

01 December 2007

Primary Health Care

Clinical update

Adverse reactions to foods are rapidly becoming a mainstay of discussion in nutritional medicine and clinical science. Allergy UK, the operational name of The...

Diagnosing and treating allergic conditions

04 October 2011

Primary Health Care

Care

Morbidity remains high in the care of children with allergies despite many existing guidelines. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) was...

Recognition and management of food allergy in children

28 February 2019

Nursing Children and Young People

food allergy

Incidence of food allergy has been increasing and is more commonly seen in children. Allergic reactions can vary, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. This...

A guide to recognising and diagnosing a suspected food allergy in children

Primary Health Care

evidence & practice

Food allergy continues to be a public health concern widely reported in developed countries. In the UK an estimated 6% to 8% of children have a food allergy, while...

The case for a children’s multidisciplinary food allergy clinic

07 May 2014

Nursing Children and Young People

Art & Science

In the UK, up to 6% of children are affected by food allergy. Accurate diagnosis, appropriate dietary management, family education, support and continuing follow up...

Nutritional management of children who follow therapeutic diets for medical reasons

31 October 2012

Primary Health Care

CPD

A child’s nutritional status has a significant effect on health and development. While children’s diets in the UK have improved over the past 15 years, some...

Managing cow’s milk protein allergy in primary care

18 September 2018

Primary Health Care

Infant feeding

Allergy to cow’s milk protein represents a significant burden for babies, their families and the healthcare system. Primary care practitioners are ideally placed to...

Understanding and interpreting nutrition information on food labels

19 March 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Health promotion is integral to the nurse’s role. Increasing numbers of people in the UK are overweight or obese and are at increased risk of health problems such as...