SERVICES OFFERED BY MEDICAL CENTRE
Heart Clinic / Peadiatric Cardiology
Sleep clinic
Respiratory Clinic / asthma
Allergy and Immunology / allergy testing
Paediatric Neurology
Continence clinic
Skin problems / eczema
Newborn & infants
General paediatrics
Developmental and behavioural paediatrics
Other services
Allergy & Immunology clinic
Allergies are amongst the most common medical problems in children. They can take different forms affecting the skin, airways, intestine. They can also cause severe life-threatening reactions called anaphylaxis.
Our Allergy/Immunology specialist will:
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Perform a comprehensive diagnostic assessment, skin allergy testing and food challenges.
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Prepare a comprehensive individualised management plan and specialised treatment, that may include diet, medications, Epipen prescription/training and immunotherapy.
You can see our specialist if you have concerns regarding your child’s:
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Eczema
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Hives
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Hay fever/allergic rhinitis that is difficult to manage
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Food allergies and intolerances
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Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE).
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Anaphylaxis
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Recurrent infections and suspected immune deficiency
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Recurrent Fever and suspected autoimmune conditions including arthritis etc.
Our allergist will also see adolescents and young adults with chronic allergic rhinitis/hay fever for testing and immunotherapy.