Dr Wong Yee Ming - Baby & Child Specialist

10/09/2026

Can treating eczema early reduce food allergy risk?

In the PACI trial, proactive treatment of early eczema reduced food allergy by age 3, but didn’t reduce asthma or allergic rhinitis.

Early skin control may help, but it doesn’t stop the entire allergic march.

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31/08/2026

Could low iron be linked to allergic inflammation?

We usually associate iron deficiency with anaemia and development. But emerging research, including work highlighted by the EAACI Task Force, suggests iron availability may also influence immune regulation and allergic inflammation.

This doesn’t mean low iron “causes” allergy or that iron supplements treat allergies.

But it may be another important piece of the allergy puzzle.

26/08/2026

20/08/2026

Thinking of getting an air purifier for allergic rhinitis? 🌬️

It may help, especially by reducing airborne particles and allergens in the room.

But if dust mite allergy is your main problem, don’t expect an air purifier to solve everything.

Why? Dust mites mainly live in mattresses, pillows, bedding, carpets and soft furnishings. Their allergens are not constantly floating around in the air for your purifier to capture.

So an air purifier can be a useful addition, but it shouldn’t replace proper allergic rhinitis treatment and dust mite control measures.

Helpful? Yes.
Magic solution for dust mites? Unfortunately, no. 😅

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18/08/2026

Another successful Oral Food Challenge (OFC)! 🥛🥚

One of the best outcomes after an OFC isn’t just knowing whether a child can tolerate a food. It’s giving families the confidence to put that food back on the menu.

Blood tests and skin prick tests can tell us about sensitisation, but they don’t always tell us whether a child will actually react when the food is eaten.

That’s why a medically supervised Oral Food Challenge remains the gold standard for diagnosing food allergy when the diagnosis is uncertain.

In selected children, I also use OFCs before starting a milk or egg ladder, especially when we need clearer evidence that it is safe and appropriate to move forward.

Because sometimes, the most useful allergy “test” is actually eating the food under proper supervision.

And when they pass?
Less fear. Fewer unnecessary restrictions. More food back on the table. 🙌

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17/08/2026

Sunday well spent sharing a topic close to my heart: paediatric allergy care.

Glad to be invited as a speaker at the PharmAssist Summit 2026, where I spoke on complete paediatric allergy care and the role of antihistamines in children.

It was also a great opportunity to share an important recent development: Bilaxten (bilastine) is now approved in Malaysia for children aged 2–11 years weighing ≥15 kg, expanding the treatment options available for younger children with allergic conditions.

Pharmacists are often among the first healthcare professionals parents approach when their child develops allergy symptoms. Improving allergy knowledge across the healthcare team helps us provide better advice, encourage appropriate treatment and ultimately achieve better outcomes for children.

Glad to play a part in advancing paediatric allergy education, both within and beyond the clinic, and to share practical, evidence-based approaches with fellow healthcare professionals.

Thank you for having me as part of the programme!

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11/08/2026

Edamame is soybean. 🌱

Yes, the green beans you order at a Japanese restaurant and the soy used to make tofu, soy milk, tempeh and many other foods all come from the same plant: soybean.

For someone with a soy allergy, recognising the different names and forms of soy matters. And as always, whether a particular soy-containing food is tolerated can vary from person to person.

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05/08/2026

International Train-the-Trainer Programme on Nutrition & Growth 🌏

A great learning experience with international speakers, sharing fresh and game-changing perspectives on nutrition and growth, particularly relevant to nutritional care in children with allergies.

Lots of insights to bring back into clinical practice, and great to catch up with the Malaysian entourage too! 🇲🇾

03/08/2026

Your baby’s moisturizer might contain more than you think. 👀

Oats. Milk. Food-derived ingredients.

Could they matter in babies with eczema? The evidence raises an interesting question, but association ≠ causation.

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24/07/2026

🥚 Egg allergy doesn't always mean "no egg forever."

For many children, an egg ladder can be a safe and structured way to gradually reintroduce egg under the guidance of an allergy doctor.

In this carousel, we'll cover:
✅ What an egg ladder is
✅ Why baked egg is often the starting point
✅ The 5-step egg journey
✅ How much to give
✅ When to move to the next step
✅ Who should not use an egg ladder
✅ When a supervised baked egg challenge may be needed
✅ What current research tells us

The goal isn't to rush or "cure" egg allergy.

The goal is to help children eat more foods safely, reduce unnecessary restrictions, improve quality of life, and, for some children, support the development of tolerance over time.

Remember, not every child with egg allergy is suitable for an egg ladder. The safest approach depends on your child's allergy history, test results and previous reactions.

If you're unsure, speak to your allergy doctor before trying this at home.

💬 Has your child ever been told to avoid egg completely? Share your experience or questions in the comments below.

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Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and should not replace individual medical advice. Every child is different, and management should be individualised.