Children’s Allergy Clinic in London
Children’s Allergy Clinic in London
Allergies in Children
Specialist Assessment & Treatment for Allergies in Children
At London Paediatric Clinic, our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment and treatment for babies, children, and teenagers with allergies and allergic conditions. We understand that allergies can have a significant impact on a child’s health, comfort, and quality of life, and our aim is to provide clear answers, reassurance, and personalised care tailored to your child’s individual needs.
Allergies are common in childhood and may affect the skin, digestive system, or airways. Symptoms can range from mild reactions to more severe or persistent problems, including eczema, hay fever, food allergies, wheezing, and recurrent symptoms that interfere with sleep, school, or everyday activities. Early assessment can help identify triggers, establish an accurate diagnosis, and ensure children receive the most appropriate treatment and support, helping to minimise symptoms and reduce the risk of future reactions.
Our consultant-led approach focuses on understanding your child’s symptoms, medical history, family history, and overall wellbeing. We work closely with families to provide practical advice, personalised treatment plans, and ongoing support, while offering prompt access to investigations and allergy testing where appropriate, including blood tests, skin prick testing, and patch testing. Through our multidisciplinary network and additional specialist input when required, we aim to provide families with effective long-term management and the reassurance that comes from having a clear understanding of their child’s allergies.
Dr Badr Chaban
MD MRCPCH MSc
Why Choose Us for Your Child's Allergy Care?
Experienced Paediatricians
Our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment and treatment for babies, children, and teenagers with a wide range of allergic conditions.
Thorough & Personalised Assessments
We take time to understand your child's symptoms, medical history, family history, and potential triggers, ensuring a detailed and individualised evaluation.
Same-Day Appointments Available
We understand how worrying allergic symptoms can be for families. Where available, we offer same-day appointments for prompt advice, reassurance, and treatment.
Rapid Access to Allergy Testing & Investigations
Where appropriate, we can arrange prompt access to blood tests, skin prick testing, patch testing, and additional investigations to help establish an accurate diagnosis and identify potential triggers.
Ongoing Support & Long-Term Management
Our support extends beyond the initial consultation, with ongoing guidance, follow-up, and personalised plans to help children achieve effective symptom control and reduce the risk of future reactions.
Home Visits & Central London Clinic
We offer both home visits and a conveniently located Central London clinic, giving families flexible access to experienced paediatric care.
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Comprehensive Allergy Assessments
Every child is different, and allergic conditions can present in many ways. During appointments, our experienced paediatricians take time to understand your child’s symptoms, medical history, family history, lifestyle, and any potential triggers, helping to build a complete picture of their health and wellbeing. This thorough approach enables us to identify possible causes, establish an accurate diagnosis, and provide families with clear answers and reassurance.
We assess children with a wide range of concerns, including food allergies, eczema, hay fever, wheezing, recurrent rashes, allergic rhinitis, digestive symptoms, and suspected allergic reactions. Where appropriate, we can arrange prompt access to investigations and allergy testing, including blood tests, skin prick testing, patch testing, lung function tests, and oral food challenges, as well as additional specialist input where required. By identifying triggers and confirming diagnoses quickly, we help families gain clarity and ensure children receive the most appropriate treatment and long-term support.
Fees and Pricing
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Initial Consultation
£300
Clear, transparent pricing is an important part of planning your care. The following guide outlines consultation fees and typical costs for paediatric consultation.
Follow-Up Consultation
£300
Follow-up appointments are available before or after treatment to review progress, discuss results, and provide ongoing guidance.
Private Medical Insurance
At London Paediatric Clinic, we aim to make accessing specialist paediatric care as straightforward as possible. We accept most major private medical insurers and can provide guidance regarding authorisation requirements, coverage, and the options available to you, helping make the process clear and stress-free so you can focus on your child's health and wellbeing.
Understanding Allergies in Children
Allergies occur when the immune system reacts to substances that are normally harmless. Common triggers include certain foods, pollen, dust mites, animal dander, insect stings, medications, and other environmental factors. Allergic conditions are common in childhood and may affect the skin, airways, or digestive system, causing symptoms that range from mild irritation to more persistent or severe reactions.
Symptoms can vary considerably from one child to another, and some children may experience more than one allergic condition, such as eczema, hay fever, asthma, or food allergies. Identifying the underlying triggers is an important step in achieving effective symptom control and reducing the risk of future reactions. Early assessment, appropriate investigations, and specialist management can help families gain a clear understanding of their child’s allergies while improving their overall health, comfort, and quality of life.
Recognising the Signs of Allergies
Symptoms of allergies can vary depending on the trigger and the area of the body affected. Some children may experience recurrent rashes, eczema, sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, wheezing, coughing, tummy pain, vomiting, or diarrhoea following exposure to certain foods or environmental allergens. Others may develop symptoms that affect their sleep, concentration, growth, or ability to participate fully in school, sports, and everyday activities.
Parents often notice that symptoms repeatedly occur after certain foods, in particular environments, or at specific times of the year. While many allergic conditions are mild, some can become persistent or significantly affect a child’s quality of life. Specialist assessment and appropriate allergy testing can help identify triggers, establish an accurate diagnosis, and ensure children receive the most appropriate treatment and ongoing support, helping families manage symptoms with greater confidence.
Common Types of Childhood Allergies
Children may experience a variety of allergic conditions, with common examples including food allergies, eczema, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, dust mite allergies, pet allergies, and allergies associated with asthma or wheezing. Some children may also develop reactions to medications, insect stings, or contact allergens. In many cases, children experience more than one allergic condition, and symptoms may change over time as they grow and develop.
Understanding the cause of your child’s symptoms is an important step towards achieving effective symptom control and reducing the risk of future reactions. Our experienced paediatricians take a thorough and holistic approach to assessment and, where appropriate, can arrange prompt access to investigations and allergy testing, including blood tests, skin prick testing, patch testing, and oral food challenges. By identifying triggers and confirming diagnoses, we help families gain clarity and confidence while ensuring children receive the most appropriate treatment and long-term support.
When Should You Seek Specialist Advice?
Every child is different, and anxiety can affect children in many ways. During appointments, our experienced paediatricians take time to understand your child’s emotional wellbeing, symptoms, developmental history, medical background, family circumstances, and any factors that may be contributing to their worries or fears. This holistic approach helps us build a complete picture of your child’s needs and identify any underlying developmental, behavioural, or physical factors that may be influencing their symptoms.
Parents know their children best, and if you are concerned that something is not quite right, seeking expert advice can provide valuable reassurance and peace of mind. Through prompt access to allergy testing and investigations, including blood tests, skin prick testing, patch testing, and oral food challenges where appropriate, we help families gain clarity and confidence while reducing the risk of future reactions and improving their child’s long-term health and quality of life.
Diagnosis & Treatment
Following assessment, we provide clear guidance and personalised recommendations tailored to your child’s individual needs. Depending on the nature and severity of your child’s symptoms, this may include identifying and avoiding triggers, medication where appropriate, and practical advice on managing allergies at home, school, and during everyday activities. Where necessary, we can arrange prompt access to investigations and allergy testing, including blood tests, skin prick testing, patch testing, and oral food challenges, helping to establish an accurate diagnosis and guide treatment.
Our goal is to help children achieve effective long-term symptom control and minimise the impact allergies have on their health and quality of life. Through ongoing support, continuity of care, and access to additional specialist input when required, we help families feel informed, reassured, and confident in managing their child’s condition while reducing the risk of future allergic reactions.
Concerned About Your Child's Allergies?
Our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment, prompt access to allergy testing, and personalised treatment to help identify triggers, control symptoms, and give families lasting peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common allergies in children?
Common childhood allergies include food allergies, eczema, hay fever, dust mite allergies, pet allergies, and allergic conditions associated with asthma or wheezing. Many children experience more than one allergic condition, and symptoms can change as they grow.
What symptoms can allergies cause?
Allergies can cause a wide range of symptoms, including rashes, eczema, sneezing, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, wheezing, coughing, tummy pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, and reactions following certain foods or environmental triggers.
Will my child need allergy testing?
Not always. Many allergic conditions can be diagnosed clinically, but where appropriate, we can arrange prompt access to investigations and allergy testing, including blood tests, skin prick testing, patch testing, and oral food challenges to help identify triggers and guide treatment.
Can allergies develop at any age?
Yes. Allergies can develop during infancy, childhood, or adolescence, and symptoms may change over time. Some children develop new allergies as they grow, while others outgrow existing ones.
Can allergies be cured?
Although allergies cannot always be cured, effective treatment and avoidance strategies can help achieve excellent symptom control and significantly improve your child’s quality of life.
Will my child outgrow their allergies?
Some children outgrow certain allergies, particularly some food allergies, while others may continue into adulthood. This depends on the type of allergy and the individual child, making regular review and monitoring important.
Will my child need ongoing follow-up?
Some children require only reassurance and advice, while others benefit from ongoing monitoring and long-term management. Care is always tailored to your child’s individual needs to help achieve the best possible outcomes.
How quickly can my child be seen?
We understand how worrying allergic symptoms can be for families. London Paediatric Clinic offers prompt appointments and, where available, same-day consultations, helping families access experienced paediatric care, rapid investigations, and reassurance without unnecessary delays.
Need to Speak to a Paediatrician Today?
Whether you have concerns about your child’s health, development, behaviour, sleep, nutrition, or wellbeing, our experienced paediatric team is here to help. Same-day appointments are available where possible, helping families access expert care when they need it most.
Our Location
Address: 90 Sloane Street, Chelsea SW1X 9PQ
Conveniently located at 90 Sloane Street in the heart of Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers easy access to expert private paediatric care for babies, children, and teenagers.