All Anaphylaxis articles
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Test and reflectNICE 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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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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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
Patients should be offered referral after suspected anaphylaxis
Dr Matthew Doyle highlights the importance of providing patient education and training following a suspected anaphylactic reaction, in line with NICE recommendations
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Personal view
Anaphylaxis guidance will save lives
Dr Matthew Lockyer welcomes timely new guidelines on the emergency medical treatment of anaphylactic reactions
