The allergy service in Preston has been running since 2005. The clinic offers a one stop service from diagnosis, investigation, treatment, education and follow-up for children with Allergies. We have 2 consultant paediatricians with an interest in allergy and a visiting paediatric allergist and immunologist. Our service also has an allergy specialist nurse who conducts investigations and education as well as supporting schools, nurseries and primary care.

ROUTINE ALLERGY MANAGEMENT

• skin prick testing
• blood (IgE and component) testing
• dietitian support
• adrenaline auto-injector training
• food challenges
• allergy management planning for home and schools

SPECIALIST EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT

• antibiotic challenges
• regular joint clinics with tertiary allergy specialists

CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH

• development of e-databases and other e-resources together with the University of Manchester

Dr Sathiya Kandasamy
Dr Samriddhi Padhye

Sister Theresa Jeng-Rowe

Natalie Davies
Caroline Johnstone
Carol Pinder

Lynne Singleton
Karen Howard