Service Description
The allergy service in Preston has been running since 2005. The clinic offers a one stop service from diagnosis, investigation, treatment, education and follow-up for children with Allergies. We have 2 consultant paediatricians with an interest in allergy and a visiting paediatric allergist and immunologist. Our service also has an allergy specialist nurse who conducts investigations and education as well as supporting schools, nurseries and primary care.
Services Available at this Centre
ROUTINE ALLERGY MANAGEMENT
- skin prick testing
- blood (IgE and component) testing
- dietitian support
- adrenaline auto-injector training
- food challenges
- allergy management planning for home and schools
SPECIALIST EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT
- antibiotic challenges
- regular joint clinics with tertiary allergy specialists
CUTTING EDGE RESEARCH
- development of e-databases and other e-resources together with the University of Manchester
Staff
Doctors
Dr Sathiya Kandasamy
Dr Samriddhi Padhye
Nurses
Sister Theresa Jeng-Rowe
Dietitian
Natalie Davies
Caroline Johnstone
Carol Pinder
Administrators and secretarial staff
Lynne Singleton
Karen Howard
Contact Details
- 01772 524423
- lynne.singleton@lthtr.nhs.uk
- http://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/services/paediatrics.html
- Paediatric Allergy Department
Royal Preston Hospital
Sharoe Green Lane
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 9HTUnited Kingdom