20. Ditching the Dodgy Advice: Eczema and Allergy, with Dr Nelu Simonsz

Mealtimes with Dr Kyla

Today I’m chatting with Dr Nelu Simonsz, a trusted paediatric consultant and mother of three. We tackle some of the most frustrating advice parents often receive about managing eczema in children, Dr. Nelu breaks down why cutting out foods isn’t the solution and we chat about how withholding certain foods could actually increase the risk of allergies. This is an awesome chat about an evidence-based approach!

Listen in and discover:

• Addressing the frustrating advice dished out to parents
• Why cutting out foods is not effective for eczema management
• How you could be risking allergies when withholding foods from your child’s diet
• Determining the signs of an allergic skin reactions
• Why prioritising appropriate skin management is key
• Effective steroid use for skin inflammation and flares
• Introducing common allergens if your baby has eczema
• The unreliability and risks involved in sending away DNA for allergy testing
• Introducing allergens with a family history of allergies or anaphylaxis
• Dr Nelu’s clinical experience with the flu this season (spoiler alert: get your flu vax!)

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