24 Two deaths: lessons to learn

In November last year, the Coroner’s Court released findings on two deaths from anaphylaxis triggered by food. How big a part did the lack of access to allergy services play in these cases?

34 Steroid phobia!

Many people are so frightened of topical steroids it stops them taking full control of their eczema. This has caused unnecessary suffering for many, significantly affecting their quality of life and sometimes having long-lasting physical and emotional consequences.

40 Protection programme

Flu season typically takes off in autumn, and the Ministry of Health’s flu immunisation programme is already rolling out to protect high-risk groups, including those with asthma. Find out what you can do to protect yourself—and the latest on egg allergy and flu vaccines.

54 From kitchen nightmare to domestic goddess

When someone in your family is diagnosed with a food allergy or intolerance, you need to develop a new relationship with food. But if you aren’t a kitchen whizz to begin with, it is not only having to venture into the kitchen and learning to cook from scratch, but also the added stress of trying to be creative.

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52 From kitchen nightmare to domestic goddess
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40 Respiratory: managing flu

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