Paediatric allergy
What we do
We diagnose, treat, and manage all aspects of allergic disease in children up to 16 years old. During their clinic visit, your child may be seen by a doctor, clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or specialist allergy dietician.
Tests
We offer a full range of allergy diagnostic tests, including skin prick and measurement of specific IgE testing, and also carry out food challenges and drug provocation tests.
Treatments
We offer subcutaneous and sublingual immunotherapy for the treatment of allergic rhinitis and subcutaneous immunotherapy to desensitise children with severe reactions to bee and wasp stings.
Management
We give families comprehensive information about avoiding exposure to allergens and the treatment of allergic disease. This includes information leaflets as well as emergency management plans to safely manage allergic reactions at home and school.
Training
Our CNSs offer training to use adrenaline autoinjectors.
Preparing for your appointment
Your child must not take any antihistamine medicine for at least four days before their appointment because this can interfere with the skin prick test results.
Their appointment may last for up to 90 minutes.
Location
Third floor, Cheyne Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
- Main Reception: 020 3299 4647
Conditions we treat
We specialise in treating hypersensitivity reactions. Conditions we treat include:
- food allergy
- eczema
- asthma
- rhinitis
- urticaria
- venom allergies
- latex allergy
- drug allergies
- anaphylaxis
- inhalant allergies.
Booking a patient at King’s
Routine Referrals
GPs should refer via NHS e-Referral.
Emergency Referrals
To make an urgent referral, GPs should use NHS e-Referral and state that the referral is urgent.
Other referrers can make urgent referrals by calling tel: 020 3299 4647
Acute allergic emergencies should be referred to the Emergency Department.
Other Queries
For advice and guidance for urgent and routine referrals, contact the Allergy Co-ordinator on 020 3299 4647
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Miss Ana Victoria Bandiola | Allergy Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Dr Nicola Brathwaite | Consultant Paediatric Allergist |
| Dr Katherine Fawbert | Consultant Paediatrician |