Identifying and managing childhood food allergy, with Professor Adam Fox

0.5 CPD hours The bulk of childhood food allergy is dealt with in primary care, yet access to educational opportunities for GPs have been ‘limited’, according to Professor Adam Fox in conversation with MIMS Learning editor Pat Anderson. In this interview recorded in August 2026, he provides tips for GPs on spotting symptoms, conducting investigations, and advising parents. He also highlights management options including the use of adrenaline auto-injectors, the introduction of nasal adrenaline, and the potential of biologics and immunotherapy. NB: the nasal adrenaline product mentioned received marketing authorisation in July 2025, and a lower-dose formulation for younger children received marketing authorisation in June 2026. Educational objectives After listening to this podcast, GPs and other healthcare professionals should be better able to: - Take an allergy-focused history and advise on the role of allergy testing - Distinguish between immediate and delayed allergic reactions - Understand the link between eczema and food allergy - Advise parents on early introduction of common allergenic foods - Understand what to consider when deciding whether to prescribe an adrenaline auto-injector - Understand the role of nasal adrenaline as an alternative to injected adrenaline - Find useful resources such as NICE guidance and BSACI resources You can access the website version of this podcast, along with key learning points, on MIMS Learning. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser and note-taking for appraisal. Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events. Resources MIMS Learning Guidance update: anaphylaxis Feeding difficulties in infants Eczema management: latest therapies * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.