ASK THE GP: Have I become allergic to nuts at age 64? By Dr Martin Scurr For The Daily Mail Published: 00:12 BST, 2 June 2020 | Updated: 00:13 BST, 2 June 2020 After eating peanuts recently, my neck became very itchy. Two days later, I woke up with a feeling that my throat was … Read more
Hayfever may be in the mind… not your nose: Sufferers can have allergic reactions even if there’s no pollen around, study finds US and German scientists find test subjects sneezed even when pollen was low Harvard Medical School and German university find smell can create symptoms ‘Psychological factor may make hayfever a little worse’ – … Read more
Scientists have discovered a specific protein that triggers allergic reactions when it comes into contact with fragrances common in cosmetic products. It can send immune cells into overdrive when people use skin creams, body washes, lotions, shampoos – and even toothpastes. The breakthrough could help stem soaring cases of rashes, lumps, blisters, itchy eyes and … Read more
Western children are being misdiagnosed with a milk allergy with just one per cent allergic to dairy – despite 14 per cent of parents claiming their child can’t tolerate it. Researchers from Imperial College London found that medical guidelines for diagnosing babies with cow’s milk allergies don’t consider ‘normal infant behaviour’. Guidelines currently say symptoms … Read more