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Paediatric Allergy Clinic
Home > Private Paediatrician in Birmingham >Living with allergies can have a significant negative impact on your child’s quality of life, especially if the condition is not treated accordingly. Here at Midland Health’s private pediatric allergy clinic in Birmingham, we offer specialist allergy testing and allergy management services that allow us to tackle the problem early on and help your little ones live a normal and happy life.
Designed for children aged 0-18, our services include baby allergy testing, as well as allergy diagnostics and management for older children and teenagers. Working with experienced child allergy consultants, we can identify and treat the symptoms of various food allergies, seasonal allergies, asthma and eczema.
At our modern facilities in Edgbaston Village, Midland Health offers quality care accessible to everyone, even on short notice. Get in touch with our team on 0121 769 0999 or at hello@midlandhealth.co.uk today to book your appointment.
Common Child and Baby Allergies We Can Help With
Children and babies can suffer from a wide range of allergies and the expert team at Midland Health can help you get the correct diagnosis and take action. Some of the most common paediatric allergies we come across include:
Food Allergy
With 5-8% of children in the UK suffering from a food allergy, this is one of the most widely spread paediatric allergies. Common allergens include milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, sesame seeds, nuts, peanuts, wheat and soy. Our paediatrician can help you improve your awareness of the foods that can pose a risk to your child so you can avoid them, as well as how to react if your child suffers from an allergic reaction.
Seasonal Allergies
Also known as Hay Fever or Allergic Rhinitis, seasonal allergies, are caused by the immune system’s reaction to allergens in the air. The symptoms include inflammation in the nose that results in sneezing, stuffy nose, red, watery eyes and itchiness. Up to 10-15% of children in the UK are currently diagnosed with hay fever.
Eczema
Eczema is an impairment of the skin barrier which often occurs as a result of an allergic reaction. Once identified as a symptom of an allergy, eczema can help us identify the allergens your child’s immune system is responding to. As eczema can cause discomfort and itching, it’s important to implement a management method, such as appropriate medication and moisturising the affected skin.
Child Allergy Testing
Child and baby allergy testing is an important part of the diagnostic process. There are various ways we can test whether your child has an allergy with the most common being:
- Skin Prick Test: A little drop of a potential allergen will be placed on your child’s arm and the skin in that area will be pricked with a needle. If the child is allergic, a red bump will appear on the spot within 15 minutes
- Blood Test: A total IgE test is a blood test used to measure the number of IgE antibodies in your blood and it can be tested in direct response to specific allergens
The resident paediatric allergy consultant at Midland Health will advise you on the most suitable ways of testing your child for an allergy. Sometimes, more than one test may be required to confirm a diagnosis.
Child Allergy Management
Our specialists in child allergy management will advise you on the best solution for your child, including a tailored management plan for you to follow. The most common options are:
- Allergen Avoidance: Learn what products can cause an allergic reaction and take them out of your child’s diet or immediate environment
- Immunotherapy: This can be used to help children with a severe hay fever allergy ,manage the allergic symptoms caused by pollen and dust
- Allergic Reaction Response: It’s also important to learn what steps you need to take when your child suffers from an allergic reaction, especially if it’s severe (anaphylaxis)
What To Expect From Your Paediatric Allergy Consultation
When you first arrive at our private paediatric allergy clinic in Birmingham, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and introduced to your paediatrician. Your doctor will discuss all the possible allergy symptoms your child is experiencing and the circumstances that led to them, as well as your medical history.
Based on the information gathered, your specialist may prescribe child allergy testing (a skin prick test, a blood test and/or food challenges) to help diagnose a potential allergy. Most tests can be done at the Midland Health clinic on the same day.
Based on the results, if an allergy diagnosis is confirmed, your paediatrician can recommend a bespoke child allergy management plan for your child to follow at home and potentially at their school or nursery.
Our team will also take the time to speak with you to ensure you are aware of how to identify and avoid allergy triggers in your child's environment, as well as how to treat your child in case of an allergic reaction. You will have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you need before you leave our clinic.
Our Paediatric Allergy Specialists
Dr Tom Dawson is a paediatric consultant with an interest in allergy in Worcester since 2009. He is the paediatric lead for Audit, Guidelines and Research in Worcester. He trained at University College London and obtained an MSc Allergy from Imperial College London. He is chair of the Midlands Paediatric Allergy Group. He has developed an allergy service managing food allergy, performing food challenges and providing subcutaneous and sublingual allergy immunotherapy treatments. He is a member of the BRIT committee, an innovative registry for monitoring the efficacy of immunotherapy nationwide, and the RCPCH/BSACI Standards Group which is developing standards for paediatric allergy services.
Aneta Ivanova, our nurse consultant at our paediatric allergy clinic in Birmingham, specialises in child and baby allergy testing and management. She is one of only four Paediatric Allergy Nurse Consultants in the NHS in England (London, Liverpool and Newcastle).
Consulting over 15,000 children as an NHS practitioner every year, Aneta has a wealth of experience in working with young patients (0-18 years). During her 35+-year career as a child paediatrician, she has proven her commitment to improving your and your child with excellent care for a better quality of life.
Contact the Midland Health team on 0121 769 0999 to book your appointment today.
What Our Patients Say About Us
373 Total Reviews
Its very good clinic and Dr Bhavik it’s very friendly ,I’m very happy for this consultation thanke you ❤️😘😘😘
Gesta Metaj | 2nd Feb 2023
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Great service overall. I highly recommend it.
Alejandro Garcia Rosellon | 11th Jan 2023
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Honestly not sure at first but less hassle, than my own doctor i didn't feel like I was on the clock and sadly at my NHS doctor I do. if you have genuine health needs and time is...
J K | 4th Jan 2023
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Everything was perfect and fast I like this place
Kitty Kocsis | 13th Dec 2022
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Excellent services, very friendly and polite staff. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Overall satisfied, will be going back for other health concerns and advice. Thank you
Amliah S | 13th Dec 2022
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I first consulted a lady GP here earlier this year and I was pleased with how she investigated my case. Recently I consulted Dr Kasparis, the Dermatologist on the recommendation of that GP. I had seen another Dermatologist previously but was not...
yxnone | 9th Dec 2022
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As a general rule, doctors tend to make very bad patients and I am no exception. But my recent experience at Midland Health in Birmingham, was really first-class. Briefly, I had developed a small lesion – rather like...
David Ashton | 28th Nov 2022
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I went to see Dr Christos Kasparis about a couple of ongoing skin issues to which had been treated by NHS before but had sadly relapsed, and waiting times were over a year. Here, I was seen within 3 weeks...
Mark Withers | 24th Nov 2022
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I often use Midland Health and on this occasion I went to see Dr Parmar with a gynecological concern. She was excellent in knowledge advice and service. I had an ultrasound organised within 24hrs and the results the same day....
Liz Garnham | 23rd Nov 2022
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Outstanding From the moment I sent the first email with our enquiry to the moment we left our appointment. The staff we have dealt with have been super efficient and very professional We are very impressed with this clinic and would highly recommend. Emails...
Jessica Makin | 17th Nov 2022
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They gave me the appointment so quickly. All the starts for the guy who made the blood test. Absolutely perfect , no pain and so quickly done . a bit expensive but staff amazing and results came back in time
Maria Timis | 17th Nov 2022
Midland Health
Dr Pav Dhesi was very professional, detailed and helpful, I would definitely recommend this service.
Corena Bayley-Williams | 2nd Nov 2022
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Very easy to organise PCR test for my daughter before travelling. The service from start to finish was professional, helpful and customer - focused. I would highly recommend Midland Health and would use again in future.
R Gill | 26th Oct 2022
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Fantastic Service - got a very quick appointment and couldn’t do enough for me. Highly recommend
Neil Rainbow | 23rd Oct 2022
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Fast and efficient service in very pleasant surroundings from friendly and helpful staff at a reasonable cost. I have used this service several times now for travelling PCR/Antigen tests. The results came through in a few hours, which...
Maureen Westwood | 17th Oct 2022
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I really enjoyed my visit here it was very warm and welcoming. My visit here was made special thanks to Verona who was very kind and in all honestly I was having a bad week in general her kindness and...
sophie zamir | 12th Oct 2022
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I had a Paediatric Ultrasound done for my daughter today on the mastoid bone I can't thank the lady enough she made us feel at ease during my daughters ultrasound she talked us through everything we left very happy I...
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RX L | 22nd Aug 2022
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Excellent service. Referred myself for an ultrasound scan on my achilles tendon. Very pleasant environment, knowledgeable staff, good value for money and piece of mind for me.
PHILIP BRIDGEWATER | 11th Jul 2022
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Professional and clean. Helpful staff and well equipped clinic.
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Mohammad Abu | 6th Jul 2022
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I came to Midland Health for the new Rhinolight treatment, it consisted of 6 treatments over the course of two weeks (1 treatment every other day). The treatment itself was quick and painless, it has massively helped my allergies since...
Zuryte | 4th Jul 2022
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Just completed the 6 session rhinolight therapy since I've had severe hayfever since I was young and every other medication (over the counter and prescription) had stopped working a long time ago for me. I definitely can feel a massive...
Sehrish Ramay | 1st Jul 2022
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I had my double PCR and antigen done at Midland Health Birmingham. Firstly the staff were very helpful answering my many emails before the tests to reassure my travel arrangements. Secondly the staff in the clinic were friendly and efficient....
Jolene Neil | 29th Jun 2022
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The best private clinic. I highly recommend it
Roxana Rotaru | 31st May 2022
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Excellent service, I would definitely recommend Midland Health. I had not used them previously but my friend has used them for a PCR test to travel. I needed a supervised Antigen test so booked an appointment for 3pm. We were seen...
Annette Williams | 30th May 2022
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Paid for a private consult with the ENT for my toddler due to speech delay and tongue tie and the NHS waiting times being very long. Dr. Parmar was thoughtful, kind, and patient even when my toddler was not. He...
Trina Luciano | 23rd May 2022
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I used the Edgbaston Clinic. Easy to use booking system & I was able to get an appointment the following day to fit with my schedule. Great instructions and clinic contact after the booking. Lovely facilities with easy parking access....
Pilates Studio Owner | 23rd May 2022
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I made an appointment after feeling let down by my NHS GP. I had a video consultation and following this I was advised to come into the clinic. I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. The Dr I saw...
Sherisha Richards | 16th May 2022
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I found Midland Health to be first class. I was able to get an appointment very quickly for an ECG and then a competent GP to explain it to me. Altogether I was delighted with the service and would recommend...
Christine Walton | 7th May 2022
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Took my toddler there for a next day booking appointment, and it was a very uplifting experience for us. Very nice doctor, absolutely fantastic with our child, very gentle. It will help her not be scared of doctors anymore.
aidosirak | 6th May 2022
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I would highly highly recommend your Edgbaston clinic especially Dr Dhesi. She was amazing! So caring kind and made sure my visit was as comfortable as possible. Incredible service!
Emma Mcdonald | 3rd May 2022
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We took our 8 week old son to see Mr Amit Parmar (ENT Surgeon) with regards to a suspected tongue tie. It turns out he had a moderate tie and we chose to have it cut on the day of the...
Marie Holmes | 28th Apr 2022
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5 stars is only one rate I could give for so friendly and professional help received from Dr Dhesi and reception staff. Thank you
mateusz szostak | 23rd Apr 2022
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it was very easy to book appointment with specialist due to our concerns with our young son where GP was telling us it would 6 -9 months before NHS specialist could see him, we were seen within week at Midland...
Mo Shafiq | 13th Apr 2022
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The centrea staff are very friendly and they send very quickly the result of the test I recommend every one to chose this centre.
Shah Hemmat | 6th Apr 2022
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Professional and affordable. I got my lateral flow test here for my holiday. I received my results very quickly. The building is lovely too. Would recommend. I'll be booking my mom in next
Arousa N | 26th Mar 2022
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Visited Midland Health to take the two PCR tests required for travel to China. Location easy to find, easy check in, under a minutes wait to be shown into the surgery by the doctor, tests taken and results back same...
Steve Bisney | 15th Mar 2022
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We needed a health certificate urgently, so booked an appointment with Midland Health. Got the first appointment at 10a.m. They phoned at exactly 10. The lady was very clear and helpful with the information she needed. ...
Sue Heath | 15th Mar 2022
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Easy to make appointment, staff was very friendly and my rapid PCR test results came on time and was able to fly to USA. I thank you for your service, very much appreciated.
1963ike | 7th Mar 2022
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