All Allergy articles
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Formulary decision guideNutramigen* PURAMINO*
This formulary decision guide was developed from content provided by Mead Johnson Nutrition in a format developed by Guidelines inPractice.
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Formulary decision guide
Nutramigen* 1, 2 & 3 LGG®
This formulary decision guide was developed from content provided by Mead Johnson Nutrition in a format developed by Guidelines in Practice.
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Checklist
Implementing the Guidelines algorithm on identifying and managing allergic rhinitis in the asthma population
Information intended for healthcare professionals only.
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Test and reflect
Best practice in atopic eczema
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on atopic eczema—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Test and reflect
NICE guideline on food allergy and anaphylaxis
This CPD activity consists of 5 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on food allergy and anaphylaxis in primary care—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Test and reflect
iMAP guideline on cow's milk allergy
This CPD activity consists of 6 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to test your knowledge on cow’s milk allergy in primary care—you will then be prompted to reflect on your learning.
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Implementing guidelines
Rhinitis: an accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment
Drs Imran Rafi and Shuaib Nasser provide an overview of the updated BSACI allergic and non-allergic rhinitis guideline, and discuss what treatments are most effective
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Implementing guidelines
Cow’s milk allergy: MAP publishes international update
Drs Trevor Brown, Joanne Walsh, and Adam Fox present the new international version of the MAP Guideline (Milk Allergy in Primary care), emphasising practical changes relevant to primary care practice in the UK
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News
International guideline on milk allergy in primary care published
An international interpretation of the MAP (milk allergy in primary care) guideline has been published
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News
Updated guidance on diagnosis and management of rhinitis published by BSACI
The British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) has published updated guidance on the diagnosis and management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis.
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News
BSACI publishes guideline on peanut and tree nut allergy
The British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology has released a guideline on the diagnosis and management of peanut and tree nut allergy.
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Top tips
Top tips: food allergy
Dr Joanne Walsh shares some key points on diagnosing and managing IgE-mediated and non-IgE-mediated food allergy
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NICE quality standard article
Food allergy and anaphylaxis: training and investment are key
Drs Joanne Walsh and Elizabeth Angier explore NICE quality standards on food allergy and anaphylaxis and the importance of education and communication for both patients and practitioners
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Personal view
Care of the skin barrier is crucial in atopic eczema
Dr George Moncrieff discusses possible causes of atopic eczema and offers his personal approach to managing this distressing condition
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NICE quality standard article
Greater accuracy in diagnosing drug allergy will improve outcomes
Drs Taha Nasser and Shuaib Nasser (pictured) pose the question ‘What is a GP’s role if a patient presents with a possible drug allergy?’
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Implementing guidelines
BSACI updates advice on managing chronic urticaria and angioedema
Dr Susan Leech and Professor Richard Powell describe the classifications, treatments, and a stepwise approach that can help practitioners deal with this common and distressing condition
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Implementing guidelines
Attaching a label of beta-lactam allergy can be costly
Drs Shuaib Nasser (pictured) and Jane Queen discuss current advice on the management of allergy to penicillins and other beta-lactams
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Hot topic
Cow’s milk allergy in children: a guide for primary care
Drs Trevor Brown (pictured) and Carina Venter draw together recommendations for managing cow’s milk allergy in children from NICE CG116 and the Clinical Knowledge Summary, and the MAP Milk Allergy Guideline
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Implementing guidelines
Infants with cow's milk allergy have a reduced quality of life
Drs Carina Venter (left) and Trevor Brown explain how the MAP guideline can help GPs appropriately diagnose and manage infants and children with cow’s milk allergy
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Personal view
Cow's milk allergy in infants is still under-diagnosed
Dr Adrian Morris presents his personal approach to the different types of cow's milk sensitivity seen in young children.
