Our Clinic
We can help any patient of any age
who has or thinks they may have allergies. We can
also provide information and advice on reducing the
chances of a child or unborn baby of developing
allergy.
We aim to provide an efficient and comprehensive
diagnostic and management service. First we will
take a full history of any allergies or possible
allergies, and undertake relevant clinical
examination. If needed, we can carry out breathing
tests and tests for glue ears.
Allergy Central is now offering Component-Resolved Allergy Diagnostic Tests. These are blood tests which allow accurate standardisation and different allergens from the same source. These tests are far more specific as they use specific IgE antibodies in the blood, and avoid the potential problems of cross-reactivity.
Some patients may choose or will be advised to have
skin prick tests instead of the component-resolved
allergy tests. These tests will allow more
information about the likelihood of possible
allergies. Some patients will be asked to bring
samples of, for instance, food substances which they
think may be the cause of their allergic reactions.
All these results will be available by the end of
the consultation. Occasionally additional laboratory
tests may be required, and these samples can be
taken at the same consultation.
You will receive a comprehensive written report
which will summarise our consultation, results and
diagnosis, including all the recommendations we
agreed, and any follow-up as needed. You can also
contact the clinic for up to one year after your
last consultation. We will also send a copy of the
report to your general practitioner if you agree.
Should referral to other specialists be recommended,
such as dieticians, skin or eye specialists for
example, this can be arranged privately by the
clinic.
We can also advise about food or other allergen
challenges, should these be necessary. Such
challenges are most safely performed in hospitals,
but we can refer or advise as needed.
WE CAN HELP PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING BABIES,
WHO THINK THEY MAY BE SUFFERING FROM ANY ALLERGIES.
IF YOU HAVE ASTHMA, ECZEMA, HAY FEVER, ITCHY EYES OR
POSSIBLE FOOD ALLERGIES, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.
IF YOU THINK THAT YOUR ALLERGY HAS NOT BEEN
DIAGNOSED, OR NOT BEEN ADEQUATELY TREATED, OR THAT
YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO SOMETHING AT HOME OR AT WORK,
PLEASE DO CALL US.
We recognise that allergy services on the NHS are
not always available. We also appreciate that many
people with asthma, eczema, hay fever, itchy eyes
and food reactions may not have had any
investigations or treatment for possible allergies.
Please call us if you think we can help.
We can also advise parents or prospective parents on
how to minimise allergic risks for their babies and
children. |
