Private Remote Allergy Clinic
What are allergies?
Allergies occur when the body’s immune system overreacts to typically harmless substances, known as allergens. Common allergens include pollen, animal dander, dust mites, and certain foods such as milk, nuts, and shellfish. These reactions can cause symptoms like itchy eyes, sneezing, rashes, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.
Allergy symptoms:
| Itchy watery eyes | Cough |
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Sneezing |
Chest tightness |
| Blocked nose | Lip and facial swellings |
| Runny nose | Itchy rashes |
| Wheezing | Vomiting and diarrhoea |
| Shortness of breath | Anaphylaxis* |
*Anaphylaxis is a life threatening allergic reaction and may involve throat swelling (which affects your ability to breathe), wheezing and collapse. This requires emergency medical treatment and adrenaline injections.
Cow's milk allergy in infants
Symptoms may be immediate as above, however some infants have delayed (non-IgE-mediated) allergy where symptoms occur hours or even days after exposure. The delayed symptoms are usually gastrointestinal (eg reflux, diarrhoea and colic) or involve the skin (chronic eczema).
Allergy Clinic
Who can access this service?
Dr Guion will consult patients of any age with:
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Hay-fever symptoms (nasal blockage, runniness, sneezing, watering eyes). These can be seasonal or occur all year round.
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Asthma symptoms (wheeze, shortness of breath, cough, or chest tightness) with suspected allergic trigger.
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Itchy nettle type rashes and/or swellings with suspected allergic trigger.
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Those with suspected food allergy/intolerance, including infants with suspected cows milk allergy (immediate and delayed).
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Those with possible previous anaphylactic reactions.
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Those who have been referred to a specialist already but need advice sooner.
What to expect?
During your appointment, Dr. Guion will take a detailed allergy history and discuss possible testing if required. Testing can be arranged through your NHS GP or a private provider.
All consultations are conducted remotely ensuring convenient access from the comfort of your home.
This private service is available for anyone in the UK.
Who provides the service?
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You will be under the care of Dr Guion
Dr Guion is an NHS General Practitioner in York and is a member of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (BSACI). He studied medicine in Leeds, graduating in 2004, and has since worked in Harrogate and York where he completed his GP training in 2008. He has completed postgraduate training in the field of allergy including a degree module in allergy with Education for Health and more recently a Post Graduate Certificate in allergy from Imperial College London having had an interest in the area for a number of years, with the aim of improving care for allergy sufferers in the local area.
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Appointment Information
- Cost: £90
- Schedule your appointment by calling us at 01904 943 690 (Mondays - Fridays 8 am to 8 pm, Saturdays 8 am to 5 pm)
- Booking and payment: Payments are taken upon booking. If unable to attend, please notify us 48 hours in advance.
- Consultation Mode: All consultations are conducted remotely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my appointment covered by private medical insurance?
No, our appointments are not covered by private medical insurance, as Dr. Guion does not hold an NHS Consultant post.
How are appointments conducted?
All appointments are conducted remotely via telephone or video call.
In recent years, the way GPs work has changed, with many consultations being carried out by telephone and video. Dr Guion has found that allergic disorders can easily be managed remotely in this way.
There is no option for in-person consultations at this time.
What should I do if I had an allergic reaction after eating out?
If your reaction occurred after eating in a restaurant or from a takeaway, please have a full list of the ingredients available for the consultation, if possible.
Do you offer patch testing for contact dermatitis or eczema?
No, our clinic does not perform patch testing for suspected contact dermatitis or eczema.
How do I pay for my appointment?
The full cost of the appointment is payable at the time of booking.
Please call 01904 943 690 to book an appointment.
What is the cancellation policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please inform us at least 48 hours in advance. This allows you to either reschedule or receive a refund. If we are not notified 48 hours prior to your appointment, the full appointment cost will be charged.
Are there any access restrictions?
Yes, due to NHS regulations, Dr. Guion cannot see patients privately if they are registered with the Old School Medical Practice, Copmanthorpe, York.
