Paediatrics · Allergy & asthma
Allergy & asthma care for children
From itchy eyes and stubborn eczema to wheezing and food reactions — we help you find the cause and give your child a clear, calm plan to breathe easy and thrive.
Understanding them
When the immune system overreacts
Allergies happen when your child's immune system treats something harmless — a food, pollen, dust or a pet — as a threat, triggering symptoms from a runny nose or rash to tummy upset or wheezing.
Asthma is closely linked: the airways become sensitive and inflamed, narrowing in response to triggers and causing coughing, wheezing and breathlessness. Allergies and asthma often travel together, which is why we look at the whole picture.
With the right diagnosis and a clear plan, the vast majority of children live full, active, symptom-free lives.
What we help with
Conditions we care for
From everyday sniffles to complex allergies and asthma — one expert team, joined-up care.
Food allergies
Milk, egg, nuts, wheat and more — diagnosis, management and clear guidance on avoidance and emergencies.
Hay fever & rhinitis
Seasonal and year-round sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion from pollen, dust mites or pet dander.
Eczema & skin allergies
Itchy, inflamed skin and hives — often linked to allergy, managed with a gentle, effective routine.
Childhood asthma
Cough, wheeze and breathlessness — accurately diagnosed and controlled with the right inhaler plan.
Insect & drug allergies
Reactions to insect stings or medicines, assessed carefully with a safety plan for the future.
Anaphylaxis risk
For severe allergies, we provide adrenaline auto-injector training and a written emergency action plan.
Signs to look for
Symptoms in children
Every child is different, and symptoms can be easy to miss. If any of these sound familiar, it's worth a check.
Allergy signs
Asthma signs
Seek urgent help if your child has difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or tongue, or becomes floppy or drowsy after a suspected allergic reaction. For emergencies, call 998 or go to your nearest A&E.
Common triggers
What sets it off?
Identifying your child's triggers is the first step to lasting relief. Common culprits include:
Getting answers
Allergy testing & diagnosis
We take a careful history, then use the right tests to pinpoint exactly what's going on — no guesswork.
Skin prick testing
Quick, gentle testing that shows reactions to common allergens within about 15–20 minutes — suitable for children of most ages.
Blood (IgE) testing
A simple blood test measuring specific antibodies, useful when skin testing isn't suitable or to confirm results.
Lung function (spirometry)
For older children, a painless breathing test that helps diagnose asthma and measure how well the lungs are working.
Supervised food challenge
The gold-standard for food allergy, carried out carefully under medical supervision to confirm or rule out a reaction.
Care tailored to your child
Managing allergy & asthma
Once we know the cause, we build a plan around your child's life — so symptoms stop getting in the way.
Trigger avoidance
Practical, liveable advice on reducing exposure to your child's specific triggers at home and school.
Antihistamines & creams
The right medicines to calm allergy symptoms and soothe eczema, with clear guidance on when and how to use them.
Inhalers & preventers
A tailored inhaler plan — relievers for symptoms and preventers to keep airways calm — with proper technique coaching.
Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)
For suitable children, oral immunotherapy can gradually reduce sensitivity and offer lasting relief.
Written action plan
A clear, personalised plan for daily care and what to do in a flare-up — easy to share with school and carers.
Emergency training
For severe allergies, adrenaline auto-injector training so you and your child's carers feel confident and prepared.
What to expect
From worry to a clear plan
A calm, step-by-step approach that gets to the bottom of things — and gives you confidence.
Consultation
A thorough chat about your child's symptoms, history and how it's affecting daily life.
Testing
The right allergy or lung-function tests to pinpoint the cause — most done on-site.
Your plan
A clear, personalised management and action plan, explained in plain language.
Follow-up
We review progress, fine-tune treatment and stay in your corner as your child grows.
The benefits
Back to being a kid
Good allergy and asthma care isn't just about medicine — it's about giving your child their freedom back.
Your allergy & asthma specialist
Dr. Shireen Marzouk
Our Consultant Paediatrician & Allergist, Dr. Shireen combines careful diagnosis with a warm, family-friendly approach — helping children with allergies, eczema and asthma get lasting control and get back to being themselves.
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Let's help your child breathe easy
Book an allergy and asthma assessment, or message us with your questions — we'll help you find the cause and a plan that works.
