Hints & Tips

Practical advice for managing specific allergies and helping children cope with their conditions. Topics include dietary adaptations, holiday planning, emergency responses and emotional support strategies.

Allergic Reaction: What to Do in Emergency

Know how to respond to a child's allergic reaction, from mild symptoms to severe emergencies requiring immediate care.

Allergies and Foreign Holidays

Plan ahead for foreign travel with allergies by choosing the right destination, preparing your accommodation, and knowing local medical resources.

Coping Skills for Children with Allergies

Help your child manage allergy stress and anxiety with practical coping skills that build confidence and reduce worry.

Coping with Asthma

Asthma narrows your airways and makes breathing difficult—here's what triggers it and how to manage symptoms effectively.

Coping with Dairy Allergy

If your child has a dairy allergy, here's what you need to know about symptoms, triggers and how to keep them safe.

Coping with Dust Allergy

Dust allergies are usually triggered by dust mite droppings, but regular vacuuming and damp dusting can help reduce symptoms.

Coping with Eczema

Understand what triggers eczema, what symptoms to watch for, and how to manage itchy skin with moisturizers and barrier creams.

Coping with Hay Fever

Manage hay fever symptoms with practical relief methods like antihistamines and topical treatments to get through allergy season.

Coping with Soya Allergy

Soya is hidden in many processed foods, so managing a soya allergy means knowing where to look and what symptoms to watch for.

When Your Child Is Diagnosed with Allergies

How to handle your child's allergy diagnosis and manage the emotional and practical challenges that come with it.