The Stress of having Food Allergy Imagine enjoying a plate of nasi lemak, only for your child to suddenly break out in hives. Their lips swell, breathing gets difficult—this is the terrifying reality of food allergies, which now affect up to 1 in 10 children in Malaysia. Why are food allergies increasing? And can they […]
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What Duoflora Is For Supporting your gut and immune health from infancy through adulthood. Helping reduce eczema, allergies, and inflammation by restoring the right balance of good bacteria. Delivering proven, stable probiotics that actually survive and work where your body needs them most. The Untold Story Behind Duoflora: My Relentless Pursuit of the Right Probiotic
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Autologous Serum Therapy: A Breakthrough for Chronic Hives (Urticaria) Patients When Chronic Hives Won’t Go Away, Autoimmunity May Be the Culprit Living with chronic urticaria (hives) can feel like battling an invisible enemy. The persistent itching, unpredictable flare-ups, and red, swollen welts make daily life frustrating—and for many patients, standard antihistamines simply don’t work. What
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Localized Allergic Rhinitis: When Allergy Tests Are Negative I stood in front of a hall full of ENT doctors and shared one of my challenges of being an Allergist. It is when a patient comes in to the clinic with an itchy nose, frequent sneezing and constantly blowing their nose to clear their mucus. They
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Patch Testing: Finding the Cause of Your Skin Allergy If you’ve been struggling with a stubborn, itchy rash that won’t go away no matter what products you switch to, allergic contact dermatitis might be the culprit. But how do you know for sure? This is where patch testing comes in—a simple, effective way to identify
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Understanding Allergy Blood Testing at the Allergy Immunology Clinic When it comes to allergy testing, accuracy matters. Quick fixes and random internet panels do more harm than good. Let’s cut through the noise. This guide walks you through allergy blood tests (sIgE): what they tell us and what to expect. Looking for no-nonsense allergy blood
A Patient’s Guide to Oral Food Challenges If you or your child has a diagnosed food allergy, the idea of an oral food challenge might seem intimidating. After all, it involves eating a food that was previously off-limits. But in a controlled setting, under medical supervision, this test can be a powerful tool to determine
Soy Allergy: Foods to Avoid & Safe Alternatives Foods That Contain Soy (Avoid These) If you have a soy allergy, you must avoid anything that contains the word “soy” and other soy-derived ingredients, including: ✔ Common Soy Foods: Edamame (soybeans) Miso Natto Shoyu sauce Soya, soya flour Soybean granules, curd, paste Supro Tamari Tempeh Teriyaki
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Shellfish Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, and Management A shellfish allergy is different from a fish allergy and is triggered by proteins found in crustaceans (shrimp, crab, lobster) and mollusks (clams, mussels, squid). Shellfish allergy is one of the most common food allergies and can cause severe, life-threatening reactions. What is a Shellfish Allergy? Shellfish allergies are
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Fish Allergy: Causes, Symptoms, and Management A fish allergy is different from a shellfish allergy and is caused by an immune reaction to proteins found in finned fish, such as salmon, tuna, and cod. A fish allergy can cause mild to severe symptoms, including anaphylaxis. Unlike some food allergies that children may outgrow, fish allergies
