Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) or dairy allergy has become extremely common these days. It was unheard of 10 years ago or probably not well recognised. Even now we see patients with cow’s milk protein allergy who are missed for a long time. They are being treated as baby eczema, a bit of reflux, sometimes […]
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A really useful resource from Allergy UK: Your Baby’s Cow’s Milk Allergy Journey For each of the eight Milestones, Allergy UK explain what to expect with advice from experts in allergy. Link: https://www.allergyuk.org/resources/cma-roadmap/
A quick recap of the different pollens prevalent in various months https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/36315200
I get asked this very often when I diagnose CMPA in a baby. The most common type of CMPA is Non IgE mediated. It presents at the age of 4-6 weeks onwards. The symptoms are dry skin, reflux (unsettled, vomity baby), runny stools or worsening constipation. Some babies are also snuffly and have blocked nose, […]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46302780
Infections are very common in the Paediatric age group. Beta lactam (Penicilin) antibiotics remain the first line of choice for antibiotics, if required. They are very safe, cheap and narrow spectrum. It was fortunately the first antibiotic to be discovered and remains the safest amongst all others. Many children are thought to react in form […]
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/medicine/news/2018/04/25-04-18-world-allergy-week.page
Treatment options may include Oral Antihistaminics like Ceterizine, Loratidine, Fexofenadine Local Antihistamines with steroid, nasal sprays like Dymista, Nasonex etc Leukotriene recepter antagonist tablets like Montelukast Saline nasal douches Hope for the pollen count to go down!!