Hazel Gowland PhD

Understanding co-factors in allergic reactions… Allergy London’s Prof. @DrAdamFox shares key things to be mindful of on this topic… Co-factors are external elements that can increase sensitivity to allergens or intensify allergic reactions. Common co-factors include: 🦠Viral or other infections 👟Physical activity (exercise) 🍷Alcohol consumption 🥱Fatigue 🗓️Menstrual cycles   These factors can make allergic reactions more severe, even when exposed to smaller amounts of an allergen. For some, this may lead to #anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially life-threatening reaction. Those with asthma or a history of severe allergies are especially at risk. Swipe for more, including what to do if you experience an allergic reaction and you do not have immediate access to adrenaline e.g., EpiPen or Jext (to also include EURneffy from around late Sept in UK). (And why you should *avoid* running/exercise as this can worsen symptoms). Follow Prof. Adam Fox on Instagram (dradamfox) for helpful advice and guidance on the topic children’s allergies.

Take part: What is important to you on the topic of food allergy that you would like answered by research? Please take part by completing a short survey📣📣 The James @LindAlliance working in partnership with The @NIHRresearch (National Institute for Health and Care Research), and Bristol University, would like to hear from people with #foodallergies their parents or carers, and healthcare professionals to learn about the most pressing questions in food allergy research for children. 💡Your insights will help them understand what matters most to you and what answers you’re seeking. Swipe for to learn more about what researchers are looking for and who they’d like to hear from. 👉👉 Allergy London’s Professor @DrAdamFox talks more about the importance of taking part in a post shared to his Instagram account (‘DrAdamFox’) this week. Take part in the survey, here: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…