Finding help for you allergies.
- Best Moisturisers for Eczema
Finding the right moisturiser when you are dealing with eczema can feel overwhelming. Walk into any pharmacy and you will see shelves of creams, ointments, and gels, all promising to help. The truth is, there is no single “best” option. What works for one person may not suit another, and sometimes it takes a little trial and error. What does help is starting with tried and trusted emollients that are widely recommended in the UK. Below are five of the most commonly used moisturisers for eczema relief, all fragrance-free and designed to soothe dry, itchy, and irritated skin. E45 Moisturising … Read more - Understanding AntihistamineAllergies are a fact of life for many of us. Whether it’s hay fever, hives, insect bites, or food allergies, the body’s immune system overreacts by releasing histamine, which causes swelling, itching, sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes etc. Antihistamines are one of the main tools to tame those symptoms. But not all antihistamines are the same. Below I’ll summarise the different kinds, when they’re recommended, what to watch out for, and a quick guide to matching allergy type to antihistamine class. Types of Antihistamines Antihistamines are primarily H1 receptor blockers (they block the effect of histamine at H1 receptors). There … Read more
- Air Purifiers – a great investment
As a parent and allergy sufferer, one of the best investments I have made for my own home was buying an air purifier. I used to wake up with a sore throat and a blocked nose every morning, and most days I could not function properly until I had taken an antihistamine. Spring was unbearable, and even simple chores like vacuuming or dusting meant I had to wear a mask indoors. It became clear that investing in a good air purifier might be the answer. Being an engineer, I could not just pick one at random. I wanted to be … Read more