Overview for Healthcare Professionals on Anaphylaxis and Allergy Management

This section offers an in-depth guide for healthcare professionals in the UK, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of anaphylaxis and allergies.

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AllergyWise for Healthcare Professionals

AllergyWise® is an online e-learning course and the easiest way to learn about anaphylaxis, the risks of serious allergies and how to manage them. The courses can be worked through conveniently from your home or workplace, wherever and whenever it suits you. The courses are simple to follow with interactive diagrams and graphics which makes learning about anaphylaxis and teaching those around you easier than ever, no matter who you are or what you do.

New international consensus report on anaphylaxis management released 21st March 2025

A new consensus report on anaphylaxis has been published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology by the Global Allergy and Asthma Excellence Network (GA2LEN). This report, developed by an international panel of 46 experts from 14 countries, addresses

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Real-world safety of allergen immunotherapy in adults with respiratory allergies 21st March 2025

A recent study published in Allergy examined real-world safety data on allergen immunotherapy (AIT) in adults with respiratory allergies. The study followed 1,545 patients—using both sublingual (SLIT) and subcutaneous (SCIT) routes—across eight European countries. Adverse events were recorded in 7.4% of patients,

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New review highlights potential of epicutaneous immunotherapy for food allergies 21st March 2025

A new systematic review published in Clinical and Translational Allergy examines the potential of epicutaneous immunotherapy (EPIT) for treating food allergies. The study, conducted by researchers from Tampere University and Imperial College London, analysed data from 11 randomised controlled trials

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Latest News for Healthcare Professionals

Oral immunotherapy shows positive results in adults with peanut allergy 27th May 2025

A new study, led by King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, has shown promising results, demonstrating that peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) may be an effective treatment for adults with peanut allergies. The trial, known as
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Get involved in research: help set the agenda for future research into food allergy in children 21st May 2025

Researchers at the University of Bristol and the James Lind Alliance invite you to take part in the second phase of a UK-wide survey to prioritise the most urgent unanswered questions about childhood food allergy. This is the second part of the
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Introducing allergens during weaning 21st May 2025

Last week Anaphylaxis UK celebrated National Weaning Week 2025—a time dedicated to supporting families as they introduce solid foods to their babies. We marked the occasion by publishing a podcast, offering practical, evidence-based information on safely introducing common allergens during
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