Childhood allergies in Alor Setar

Does your child react to certain foods, or always seem to have a runny nose and sneezes?

Allergies can show up in many ways, from itchy skin to a nose that never seems to clear. Dr Jason Wong, consultant paediatrician, can help you work out what may be triggering your child’s symptoms and how to manage them day to day.

Dr Jason Wong Guo WaiConsultant Paediatrician, Hospital Aurelius, Alor Setar

Parent and child reading a food label together

Signs and concerns parents often notice

  • A rash, hives (raised itchy welts) or swelling after eating certain foods
  • Tummy upset or vomiting soon after particular foods
  • Frequent sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, or itchy eyes
  • Symptoms that seem to come with dust, pets or changes in weather
  • Itchy skin reactions to products such as soaps or lotions
  • Allergy symptoms that keep coming back

How Dr Jason can help

Depending on your child’s symptoms, Dr Jason can help with:

  • A detailed history to look for patterns and possible triggers
  • Examining your child and explaining whether the symptoms are likely to be allergy-related
  • Advice on avoiding triggers and managing symptoms at home
  • Treatment for allergy symptoms when needed
  • Guidance on what to do if your child has a reaction
  • Advice on whether further allergy tests or a referral would be helpful

When to arrange a consultation

  • Your child has had a reaction after eating a particular food
  • Sneezing, a runny nose or itchy eyes go on for weeks
  • You suspect an allergy but aren’t sure what is causing it
  • Allergy symptoms are affecting your child’s sleep, school or play
  • Your child also has eczema or wheezing

If your child needs hospital care

If an allergic reaction needs observation or treatment in hospital, Dr Jason can admit your child to Hospital Aurelius and continue overseeing their care himself as their attending paediatrician.

Admission is only recommended when Dr Jason’s assessment shows it is medically necessary.

How hospital care with Dr Jason works

Have a question about your child?

Send the clinic a WhatsApp message to ask about an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome during opening hours.

WhatsApp is for appointment enquiries. If your child is seriously unwell, go to the nearest emergency department or call 999.

Questions parents ask

Is a runny nose all year round always an allergy?

It can be, but frequent colds and other causes can look very similar, especially in young children. Dr Jason can take a careful history and examine your child to help work out the likely cause.

Dr Jason Wong, consultant paediatrician in Alor Setar

Why parents consult Dr Jason

“Children are often the most honest patients. They don’t hide their symptoms or pretend to be well when they are not.”
Dr Jason Wong Guo Wai
Consultant Paediatrician
MBBS (IMU), MMed Paediatrics (UM)
MMC No. 70723, NSR No. 143364
Newborns to 18 years
Bahasa Melayu, English and Mandarin
Hospital Aurelius, Alor Setar
Suite 228, Level 2

Professional registration and memberships

  • Registered with the Malaysian Medical Council
  • Member of the Malaysian Paediatric Association
  • Member of the Malaysian Medical Association
More about Dr Jason

Visiting the clinic

Opening hours

Sunday to Thursday8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday8:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday and public holidaysClosed

Address

Suite 228, Level 2
Hospital Aurelius, Alor Setar
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Phone

+60 16-738 3599

Monthly hours and closure dates are posted on Instagram.

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