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Anaphylaxis UK : Looking for Mary
Back in 2015, John Schwab featured in our short film Looking for Mary giving a moving account of the day John and his wife Tamsin almost lost their three year old son, Jack, to an anaphylactic reaction from a cashew nut while on a family holiday.
19 years on from that traumatic day, their story is still a powerful watch and is a story that will resonate with many parents of children with allergies. As we mark our 30th anniversary, we thought it'd be a great time to re-share this video on our Anaphylaxis UK UA-cam channel.
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Empowering Allergy Awareness: A Conversation with Julianne Ponan
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In this enlightening conversation, Julianne Ponan, an entrepreneur and advocate for allergy awareness, shares her personal journey with anaphylaxis and her passion for creating an inclusive food brand. She discusses the challenges faced by individuals with allergies, from bullying in schools to travelling abroad, and highlights her efforts in educating children and the public about allergies. J...
Understanding the Brit Registry: Immunotherapy and Allergy Treatment in the UK
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Join Simon Williams from Anaphylaxis UK and Dr Mich Lajeunesse, Consultant in Paediatric Allergy & Immunology at Southampton Children’s Hospital discuss the Brit Registry, a comprehensive National Registry for individuals receiving immunotherapy in the UK. This enlightening discussion explores the various treatments recorded, including venom allergy, hay fever, peanut immunotherapy, and more. W...
Know your Nuts
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Can you identify peanuts and tree nuts? Findings from the Wotnut study (21 June 2023), which assessed nut recognition in children with and without nut allergy and their parents or guardians, showed that while parents and guardians recognised nuts more reliably than children, mistakes were still common highlighting a need for improved education for dietary confidence and nut avoidance. Download ...
Practical Tips for Managing Food Allergies in Children
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Discover expert advice on how to navigate food allergies in school-aged children. Learn how to keep your child safe, build confidence, and effectively communicate with others. Gain valuable insights from a specialist dietitian with a focus on allergies. In this video, join us for an insightful discussion with Tanya Wright, a dietitian specialising in allergies. We address the concerns of parent...
Are at-home allergy tests reliable?
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The video discusses the reliability of allergy tests that can be purchased on the High Street or done at home. Dr. Helen explains that while some of these tests are useful and validated, others may not be. In particular, the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) allergy tests are the ones that are reliable for diagnosing allergies, but a negative test result does not necessarily mean the absence of allergy. P...
Allergies to Bee & Wasp Stings
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Learn about allergies to bee and wasp stings, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention. Discover effective strategies to manage allergic reactions. Simon and expert Dr Andrew Whyte explore the importance of allergy testing, immunotherapy, and emergency response. Dr Andrew Whyte works at the Department of Allergy and Immunology at Derriford Hospital, providing care to patients with immunode...
Weaning and Introducing Potential Allergens to Children
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In this informative video, Dr. Graham Roberts provides essential tips on weaning and introducing potential allergens to children's diets. As a paediatric allergist, Dr. Roberts emphasises the importance of consulting with a GP or an allergy clinic if a child shows symptoms of an allergy, instead of relying on home tests. He also highlights recent research indicating that introducing solid foods...
How to manage milk allergies in babies: GP advice
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If you are a parent of a baby with a milk allergy, this video provides guidance from a GP on how to manage the allergy. The video is a conversation between GP, Dr.Helen, and an Simon from Anaphylaxis UK about managing milk allergies in babies and children. Dr.Helen explains the differences between immediate IGE allergies and non-IGE allergies, the latter of which is more common and can cause sy...
Understanding Allergies: Symptoms and Types Explained
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In this video, Simon and Dr Helen from Anaphylaxis UK explains how to identify if a child has an allergy. An allergy is an abnormal immune system response to an otherwise harmless substance, and there are two broad types: IGE and non-IGE allergies. The former produces more obvious symptoms such as hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis within minutes to an hour after exposure to the allergen, whereas...
Creating Allergy-Aware and Inclusive Schools: Insights and Tips
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In this video, Simon Williams, the CEO of Anaphylaxis UK and Tracey Dunn, Executive Headteacher for Fitzmaurice Primary School and Westwood with Iford Primary School, discuss the importance of schools being allergy aware and inclusive for students with allergies. Tracey, who is also a mother of a teenager with severe allergies, talks about her own experience and how it motivated her to become a...
Thank you to our TCS London Marathon 2023 runners
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A HUGE congratulations to our incredible 2023 #TeamAnaphylaxis runners for completing the iconic TCS London Marathon on Sunday! Together our fundraisers have raised over £13,000 for Anaphylaxis UK, which will help us continue to make a brighter future for people living with serious allergies.
Unlocking the Truth About Home Allergy Tests: What Your GP Wants You to Know!
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In this insightful interview, Simon Williams, CEO of Anaphylaxis UK, talks to Dr Helen Evans-Howells, a GP with a special interest in allergies, about the effectiveness of home allergy tests. Dr Evans-Howells explains that while many patients may come to her with results from a home allergy test, it is not a helpful tool in diagnosing allergies. She emphasises that taking a patient's history is...
Understanding Penicillin Allergies: What Every GP Should Know
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In this video, Simon and Helen discuss penicillin allergies and their impact on patient health. Many people believe they are allergic to penicillin, but only 1% actually are. Mislabeling can cause longer hospital stays and an increased risk of infection. GPs should only label patients as allergic if it is accurate. If a patient has a penicillin allergy label, they are at a higher risk for compl...
Thank you to our London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023 runners
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Thank you to our London Landmarks Half Marathon 2023 runners
Penicillin De-Labelling: What It Is and Why It Matters
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Penicillin De-Labelling: What It Is and Why It Matters
Inside the Life of an Allergy Nurse: Managing a Paediatric Multidisciplinary Team
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Inside the Life of an Allergy Nurse: Managing a Paediatric Multidisciplinary Team
Food Reactions Research: Help Shape Food Labelling & Education Policies
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Food Reactions Research: Help Shape Food Labelling & Education Policies
Living with a Latex Allergy
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Living with a Latex Allergy
Severe Allergic Reactions: The Importance of Lying Down
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Severe Allergic Reactions: The Importance of Lying Down
Allergic Reactions: Understanding the Common Symptoms and What to Do
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Allergic Reactions: Understanding the Common Symptoms and What to Do
Food Allergies in Children: Understanding the Risks of Fatal Anaphylaxis
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Food Allergies in Children: Understanding the Risks of Fatal Anaphylaxis
Why Pine Nuts Are Not Highlighted on Food Products: Understanding EU Allergen Regulations
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Why Pine Nuts Are Not Highlighted on Food Products: Understanding EU Allergen Regulations
The Connection between Allergies
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The Connection between Allergies
Navigating Mental Health with Allergies: An Expert Discussion with Dr. Rebecca Knibb
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Navigating Mental Health with Allergies: An Expert Discussion with Dr. Rebecca Knibb
Overcoming the Mental Health Challenges of Living with a Serious Allergy: Expert Insight
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Overcoming the Mental Health Challenges of Living with a Serious Allergy: Expert Insight
Understand the Risk of Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Causes, and Response
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Understand the Risk of Anaphylaxis: Symptoms, Causes, and Response
JPRestaurants Takes Allergies Seriously: A Conversation with CEO Dominic Jones
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JPRestaurants Takes Allergies Seriously: A Conversation with CEO Dominic Jones
All About Allergies: A GP's Perspective with Dr. Lisa Brigstocke and Dr. Helen Evans Howells
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All About Allergies: A GP's Perspective with Dr. Lisa Brigstocke and Dr. Helen Evans Howells
Unravelling the Mystery of Pollen Food Syndrome with Isabel
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Unravelling the Mystery of Pollen Food Syndrome with Isabel

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  • @shonaleroux9060
    @shonaleroux9060 Місяць тому

    My mother was allergic to Penicillin . ❤❤ miss you mom.

  • @xchaggersbemighty5452
    @xchaggersbemighty5452 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video, it was very informative and reassuring! I have one question though - Lets say I have a pen with a 3 second injection time, is there any harm to keep it there for 10, just in case I got the timing wrong?

  • @ClareFinegan
    @ClareFinegan 3 місяці тому

    I'm a bee keeper and been stung many time and just get an itchy lump. This week I was stung 27 times by an angry hive. I was fine for 10 minutes but then felt very ill and knew I needed some antihistamines so made my way to school (I work there and have hives there). On the way I started to feel worse and thought I was going to collapse, I couldnt breath very well or see much at all. By the time I got to nurse I was incredibly unwell and she gave me an epi pen shot and phoned an ambulance. For me it was the sheer amount of venom in my system

  • @gerardvriend729
    @gerardvriend729 4 місяці тому

    Immediately put salt on a moist piece of paper or towel. Hold it on the sting place and the venim will absorbed in the salt

  • @rebeccacoverley5823
    @rebeccacoverley5823 4 місяці тому

    This is interesting.I've been Stung by 4 Wasp Very recently. In the Last few days. The last sting What's the most painful sting. also It Make me feel sick not long after. I've never felt so rubbish from a wasp

  • @Christian_Prepper
    @Christian_Prepper 5 місяців тому

    *Where on the body can you use it if the thigh is unavailable?* *What would happen if it is used on a bicep, back, or chest?*

  • @MartinIv83
    @MartinIv83 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the very useful video. Can the injection help mitigate the reaction from poison of a snake?

    • @Christian_Prepper
      @Christian_Prepper 5 місяців тому

      *GREAT QUESTION!!! I'm eager to get an answer to your question. Although I am NOT a medical professional on any level, I'd like to offer my guess to see how far off I am on my ignorance.* 🤔 🧐 *I would say NO, do NOT use it after snake bite because I think an Epi shot (adrenaline) will speed up the heart rate and therefore may allow the poison to cause damage faster.* 😉

  • @BaljitKaur-oc8cf
    @BaljitKaur-oc8cf 7 місяців тому

    Can we wear rubber shoes with socks please tell me

  • @BaljitKaur-oc8cf
    @BaljitKaur-oc8cf 7 місяців тому

    Can we wear rubber shoes with socks please tell

  • @Kosovo_goverement_official
    @Kosovo_goverement_official 8 місяців тому

    Dont worry im gonna live with one

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    @islamicvideo-nk3xn 9 місяців тому

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  • @robertharvey3469
    @robertharvey3469 10 місяців тому

    One year ago I got stung by 2 wasps, one after the other (face and shoulder) Which was of course very painful, but after 10 minutes it subsided and there were no further reactions. Five days ago I got stung by one wasp on the shin, but this time about half an hour later I started to develop a rash in my groin and under my arms, and then quite rapidly from head to toe about 10 minutes after that. My lips started to tighten up and felt tingly, so I drove myself to ED where they just gave me an antihistamine and monitored me for about an hour. I did not have any difficulty breathing, abdominal pain, horse voice, or low blood pressure. So I guess my reaction was cutaneous only, but I don’t really know. Five days later it feels like I still have a little bit of residual itchiness going on, but there are no visible signs of hives; Hopefully this goes away. It’s annoying to have any reaction at all, but I guess I’m very fortunate that it was only hives and a bit of swelling of the lip, I’m now wondering what are the chances that this can worsen with every new sting to a point where I can be full anaphylaxis?

    • @sanjitsingh3863
      @sanjitsingh3863 8 місяців тому

      Man last year i had one reaction it was just few things as you experienced. Today I got stung and the reaction was worse than before. Fast heart rate with nausea, difficulty breathing and wheezing. I got to doctors on time and he gave me iv injection and symptoms revered in few hours. I was about to pass out but didn’t happen fortunately. Not sure what will happen if this occurs again 😢

  • @Z1594
    @Z1594 10 місяців тому

    Worth exploring area

  • @kayreeve.author
    @kayreeve.author Рік тому

    Very helpful information. I've recently reacted badly to an apple, and been eliminating food unsuccessfully for for 15 years in an attempt to reduce IBS. I had been refused allergy testing several times so I bought an IgE + IgG4 test. I had a lot of positives, but did follow up with their nutritionist. Im glad I did as the results alone couldn't help me make the right changes to my diet. Based on the results and her advice, my GP is finally referring me to an allergy clinic. I also learned more about cross related allergies, which is why I can’t eat most fruit and veg, and reacted to the apple. I knew since young that I had a milk allergy but... The real kicker was finding that I had a higher reaction to gluten (oats), soy, rice, and almond... all the alternative milks I had been using for years! Three days of making adjustments and the supposed IBS had gone! I would recommend testing but only to gain medical and nutritionist support, when all else fails.

  • @kayreeve.author
    @kayreeve.author Рік тому

    This is interesting to hear. I've been going to my GP with increasing dietary issues for 15 years. I had a very bad reaction to an apple last week. I contacted the surgery and was told via message, to rub a piece on my arm and test myself. I was shocked! No history asked and made to feel like no one really cared how ill I was feeling. Ive had anxiety, hayfever and asthma and lifelong, IBS 15 years, and mental health issue for two years, plus 'countless' other symptoms that I now believe could be allergy and intolerance related. Plus I have ADHD which may be food affected. So feeling quite overlooked and overwhelmed, I have sent my samples off. If that means a GP will at least take notice and arrange clinical testing to follow up, then it's worth every penny. If they don't listen, at least I'm trying to help myself.

    • @kasiakozek4249
      @kasiakozek4249 Рік тому

      Please listen to doctor Barry on Salicylates allergy. God Bless.

    • @kayreeve.author
      @kayreeve.author Рік тому

      Thank you. I have avoided anti-inflammatory medication for over 30 years, especially Naproxen, due to it aggravating asthma, unless there's a rare but greater need for one or two days.

  • @drasad19
    @drasad19 Рік тому

    Very helpful Thank you

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    @MstNipa-w5n Рік тому

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  • @RTCRescue
    @RTCRescue Рік тому

    Hi would it be ok to use your video for training within our organisation? Thank you in advance

  • @timoteooo94
    @timoteooo94 Рік тому

    I got stung 2 days ago n though I've been treated, I'm still itching and the spot still stings....I hate these allergies..... it's crazy that I ve been stung by bees and wasp plenty of times in my childhood, and now that I'm 29, I'm super allergic. Last year, I had a bad allergic reaction, too. I broke out in hives from head to toe. My face literally didn't look like my face.

    • @sanjitsingh3863
      @sanjitsingh3863 8 місяців тому

      Man same story and same age. I got stung today and had a serious reaction but got the doctor on time and symptoms reversed in few hours. Now scared if it happens again 😢

  • @1983Tabbi
    @1983Tabbi Рік тому

    I am a 39 year old women. I have been stung many times in my life by different bees. 2 days ago i was stung by a yellow jacket and within 30 mins i was in anaphylaxis. Initially it was just local pain to the area. Then extreme itchiness everywhere, next was profusely sweating, then my lips went numb and that’s when i new something was wrong. Ambulance showed up within 30 mins of the sting and i was completely swollen in my face, hands and feet. Couldn’t breathe well. It was not good and scared the crap out of me. Im going to get my epi pen today because i just feel so uneasy now without having one handy.

  • @fionawood2473
    @fionawood2473 Рік тому

    There is no subscribe button on this you tube video

  • @fionawood2473
    @fionawood2473 Рік тому

    Well done

  • @danik9854
    @danik9854 Рік тому

    Usual dose for an adult is 0.5ml but the adrenaline pens only contain 0.3ml

  • @LauraSearle-nh6hp
    @LauraSearle-nh6hp Рік тому

    Brilliant, only thing you missed is airborne allergies, get me outside. Don't breath on me, I have an airborne dairy allergy.

  • @culmalachie
    @culmalachie Рік тому

    Interesting! does same maybe apply to other antibiotics ?

  • @victoriamadden1016
    @victoriamadden1016 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this. Here’s to hope for all allergy sufferers.

  • @debbiesimpson7902
    @debbiesimpson7902 2 роки тому

    My son has ana to fish .crab and blue muscle the worst . It started at weaning stage , tuna caused red cheeks ,croaky throat ,cod fish fingers was next ,this was 24 years ago , no information was given only as he got older to give him piriton . We were not aware it was life threatening . I never gave him any fish , as a teen he would go to chip shop not eating fish , chips which were cross contaminated . Causing huge lumps . Or swelling of mouth , or eyes if he rubbed them after touching counters . Hes worst ana reaction was when he was given veg stirfry which contained fish extract . His reaction was really bad , full ana requiring a and e . After this he would not eat , he lost 2 stone ., had anxiety which is now at age 25 after many reactions .pts ocd . No eating out .no prepack foods . Even though all food is home made he is still no better . It affects all the family ,because uf they come into the house ,they need to wash hands ,to have not eaten fish , but he still dosnt trust anyone only me his mum . He rarely goes out , he dosnt mix with people , You should stay away from cafes , restaurants, sorry to say , because ana can be caused by young people working in Saturday jobs ,unware of fish or peanut allergies . Its not worth facing death which can happen. Goin on holiday for us to spain was hard ,all ingredients were in spanish . Be aware the language barrier causes difficulties . It dosnt get easier with diagnosis .it gets worse when a child becomes a young adult .they realise its serious .

  • @jessalyn5241
    @jessalyn5241 2 роки тому

    þrðmð§m 😆

  • @adriansie8895
    @adriansie8895 2 роки тому

    Could you provide a link to the online resources mentioned? Thanks

  • @ishtarliljefors9228
    @ishtarliljefors9228 2 роки тому

    Is this treatment available to adults?

  • @victoriamadden1016
    @victoriamadden1016 2 роки тому

    Is a child likely to grow out of nut allergy?

  • @kirstychurchill1320
    @kirstychurchill1320 2 роки тому

    This was incredibly well explained. Thank you so much for this

  • @weej3204
    @weej3204 2 роки тому

    Dr Adrian Sie - is there any research available on airborne and contact reactions to specific allergens ?

    • @adriansie8895
      @adriansie8895 Рік тому

      Yes, but what is your specific question? There is research into the range travelled by peanut allergens after opening a bag of peanuts, for example