If you suffer from food allergies then your doctor or healthcare professional may have advised you to have allergy testing to find out the source of the problem. There are two key issues with food allergy testing, one is the risk of an actual and very adverse allergic reaction depending
Allergies in children can cause a lot of annoying symptoms which interfere with sleep, school life, diet, and general health and wellbeing. There are well-known allergy medicines that your doctor can recommend but it can just be more effective to allergy test your child to find the source of the
Rabies is no longer the widespread concern it once was, but it is still a disease that is almost always fatal in mammals. Rabies is spread most often through bites or scratches from an infected animal. Once infection occurs, the virus causes catastrophic effects on the central nervous system and
Non-allergic rhinitis is a type of nasal inflammation that isn’t caused by exposure to allergens like pollen or pet dander. It makes the blood vessels in the nose become inflamed, leading to a buildup of fluid in your nasal tissue. The symptoms are often similar to those of nasal allergies
If you have been referred to an ear nose and throat (ENT) specialist, you should have questions ready to get the most out of your scheduled visit. Here is Touchwood Pharmacy’s guide to help you get the most out of your appointment. Do I need an ENT Specialist? Your GP
It is best to be prepared for anything when you travel. This means having a suitable travel health kit packed with the items you may need during your trip to take care of yourself. Access to medical care, pharmacies, and medical supplies may not be what you expect, especially when
It has been a long time coming, but travel abroad is finally making a comeback. There are bags to pack, visas to get, and travel-sized toiletries to buy. However, if you are travelling to certain parts of the world, you might be putting yourself at risk of diseases you aren’t
Flu is Just a Minor Illness Up to 30,000 people per year in the UK die from the flu each year. Deaths are most common in vulnerable people, but even healthy people can succumb to the flu or have long-term complications like pneumonia or brain inflammation. I Was
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a viral infection or through drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Many cases of hepatitis pass without long-term effects, but if it becomes chronic, the liver damage can be catastrophic. Types of Hepatitis Hepatitis A: An infection that most people
While it is not as prevalent in the western world as it once was, it is still present in many developing countries. Found in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, typhoid fever is a highly contagious bacterial infection. It is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella
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