Working together to tackle allergy issues

Guidelines on diagnosis and management of childhood food allergy have been published for the first time, says Ruth Charles

Working together to tackle allergy issues

ABOUT 4% of Irish children (28,600 children according to 2011 census data) have all three major allergic conditions: Food allergy, eczema, and asthma.

This is a major burden for families and healthcare. Food allergy is a very common chronic condition in childhood. It causes great anxiety and distress, with many parents living in mortal fear of the next allergic reaction their child may have.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

More in this section

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited