What we treat
Barts and The London Allergy Centre treats the following allergies:
For adults:
- Allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, nasal blockage, caused by an allergy) in moderate to severe cases, possibly needing desensitisation
- Anaphylaxis (a life-threatening allergic reaction)
- Chronic urticaria (a skin condition also known as nettle rash or hives) and angioedema (swelling of the skin) lasting more than three months
- Suspected food allergy
- Drug allergy (except local anaesthetic allergy)
- Allergy to wasp or bee venom, where desensitisation is considered
- Asthma or eczema, only when a specific trigger has been identified by the patient and requires confirmation and further treatment
For children:
- Anaphylaxis
- Food allergies
- Eczema
- Allergic asthma
For more information on our allergy services for children please click here.
For more information on our services for treating skin conditions such as eczema in children and adults please visit our Barts and The London Skin Centre website.
Our general asthma services are provided by Barts and The London Respiratory Centre.
For full details about our services at Barts and The London Allergy Centre, please click here.
