Dr Sophie Farooque is one of the UK's leading allergy experts. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and was elected onto the council of the British Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology in 2018. She is a practising NHS consultant at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, and has been involved extensively in the UK's response following reports of COVID-19 vaccine allergy. She speaks regularly at medical conferences both nationally and abroad and has been quoted in The Guardian and The Times, among other news outlets. She has appeared on This Morning, Sky News and the One Show. She is passionate about empowering both healthcare professionals and patients to have confidence in managing allergy. Find her on Twitter- @LondonAllergy.
'Sophie Farooque has achieved something really special here - a
fascinating, insightful guide that is extremely clear, highly
engaging yet maintains the highest standards of scientific
accuracy. Would highly recommend for anybody with an interest in
the area'
*Professor Adam Fox*
'In this fascinating book, Dr Sophie Farooque separates fact from
fiction about the important topic of allergy. Rare, life
threatening conditions, common troublesome allergies and common
misdiagnoses of allergy are all clearly explained. For the many
people affected, here is a source of sound information and
practical advice'
*Professor Roy Taylor, author of Your Simple Guide to Reversing
Type 2 Diabetes*
'Now more than ever, we need clear communication from unbiased
evidence-based resources to help inform our medical decision
making. Misconceptions surrounding allergic conditions are rampant
and negatively impact quality of life. This wonderful book, written
by a true expert in the field of allergy and immunology, is a must
read for every medical student, healthcare professional, parent,
and patient. Dr. Farooque sets the record straight with her
thoughtful explanations and comprehensive guide'
*David Stukus, M.D*
'In a world hungry for accurate sources of medical information, Dr
Sophie Farooque has written the definitive guide to allergy for the
lay person and beyond. Dr Farooque's conversational style makes for
a wonderfully readable book which is factually accurate, detailing
all the information one will ever need to know about the amazing
world of allergic diseases. The book delivers what the title
promises'
*Professor Jon Bennett, NHS Consultant Respiratory Physician and
former Chair, British Thoracic Society*
'Being a parent of a child with food allergies can be scary and
overwhelming. Yet the best way to manage allergies and prevent
serious reactions is with knowledge. Understanding Allergy by Dr.
Sophie Farooque is the definitive guide for parents, caregivers,
and those with allergies. It's helped my family better understand
now to navigate allergies and given confidence to myself and my
child. Essential reading for anyone wishing to learn how to
navigate life with allergies'
*Niki Jabbour, parent and award-winning author*
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