Love Island star Jack Fowler has spoken out about the ‘difficulties’ of having a nut allergy as he backs a new campaign urging young people to feel confident speaking about their allergies. Jack, 22, of London, who appeared on the reality show in 2018, revealed he has been hospitalised for anaphylactic shock on a number … Read more
An NHS allergy trial has been so successful a British boy, 12, who had to completely avoid traces of peanuts or die can now eat seven – offering hope the treatment will be available for other sufferers within two years. James Redman, from Heathfield in East Sussex, was diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy at … Read more
Supernnany Jo Frost breaks down in tears as she explains she doesn’t see her potentially fatal peanut allergy as a ‘disability’ – before helping an anxious mother learn to cope with her children’s anaphylaxis Dan and Miranda Andersen, from the US, have conflicting parenting styles Ava, eight, and William, six, diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies … Read more
Bride collapses and dies from ‘nut allergy’ caused by dessert during her lavish wedding reception at royal palace Alexandra Erokhova, 25, suffered anaphylactic shock while eating her dessert Cooks at Tsaritsyno Palace had been warned by Alexandra’s relatives of her nut allergy An ambulance crew was called but were unable to save the suffering bride By Will … Read more
A woman with a 1 in 156 million allergy is left unable to shower daily due extreme pain when water touches her skin. Rachael Fetter, 23, was diagnosed with Aquagenic Urticaria – an allergy to water – in July 2019 after she began developing painful hives every time she washed her hands, took a shower or … Read more
People who are cursing their hay fever right now may want to think again. A growing body of evidence suggests that everyday allergies could actually offer some protection against Covid-19. Given that the virus affects the lungs, you might think those with allergy and asthma would be among the worst affected. Indeed, researchers and doctors … Read more
Allergy sufferers go wild for ‘amazing’ 99p hayfever wipes that trap pollen as mother claims they ‘gave her son his life back’ when nothing else worked Mother Margaret McInnes raved about 99p hayfever wipes on Facebook group Claimed that they eased son’s hayfever symptoms were quickly eased by wipes Post racked up 7.4K comments and 3.8K likes … Read more
Superfood fans go loopy over lupin seeds: Ancient legume which once fuelled Roman warriors is packed with protein… but watch out if you have a peanut allergy Lupins are the latest culinary trend as their seeds contain a lot of vital protein The ancient legume once fuelled Roman warriors and is still a bar snack … Read more
Flowers are budding and temperatures are rising, which can only mean one thing: allergy season is upon us. Several states including Illinois, North Carolina and Tennessee are already reporting increases in patients complaining of itching, watering eyes, sneezing and coughing. Meteorologists are predicting that 2019 may be the worst year ever for allergies and the … Read more
Britons are now chugging 898 million litres of fruit juices and smoothies each year, according to the British Soft Drinks Association (stock image) Walk down any suburban high street and you’ll see at least one slender gym-bunny clutching a brightly coloured fruit juice or smoothie. And these days, it’s not just exercise fiends who enjoy … Read more