Allergy Nurse Specialist – Ilaria Bisconti
London Allergy and Immunology Centre
Ilaria Bisconti is an experienced Allergy Nurse Specialist working with the London Allergy and Immunology Centre. She has extensive experience supporting patients with allergic conditions in both specialist hospital allergy services and private allergy clinics.
Ilaria assists in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of allergic diseases, including food allergy, drug allergy, asthma, eczema, hay fever and environmental allergies. Her work focuses on delivering safe, evidence-based care while supporting patients throughout the allergy testing and treatment process.
She is committed to helping patients better understand their allergic conditions and guiding them through specialist diagnostic procedures, immunotherapy treatments and allergy management plans.
Clinical Expertise in Allergy and Immunology
At the London Allergy and Immunology Centre, Ilaria supports consultant-led clinics by performing a variety of diagnostic procedures and assisting with advanced allergy treatments.
Her clinical expertise includes:
✔ Skin prick testing for food and environmental allergens
✔ Prick-to-prick testing for fresh foods
✔ Patch testing for contact dermatitis and delayed hypersensitivity reactions
✔ Spirometry and FeNO testing for respiratory allergy and asthma assessment
✔ Support for allergy blood testing and laboratory investigations
She also provides education to patients and families on allergy prevention, anaphylaxis recognition and safe management of allergic reactions.
Immunotherapy and Specialist Allergy Treatments
Ilaria has experience supporting specialist allergy treatments including:
✔ Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT)
✔ Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)
✔ Anti-IgE biologic therapy clinics for conditions such as severe asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria
✔ Monitoring and support for patients undergoing allergy desensitisation treatments
These treatments are delivered under consultant supervision within specialist allergy services.
Food and Drug Allergy Challenge Testing in Hospital Settings
Ilaria has experience assisting with oral food challenges and drug allergy challenge testing performed in specialist hospital environments.
These procedures are conducted as carefully monitored inpatient or day-case procedures, where patients are observed by trained medical staff in a controlled clinical setting.
Food and drug challenge testing is considered the gold standard diagnostic method for confirming or excluding suspected allergies, particularly when previous tests are inconclusive.
These procedures may include:
✔ Oral food challenges for suspected food allergy
✔ Drug provocation testing for suspected medication allergies
✔ Monitoring patients for allergic reactions during testing
✔ Supporting emergency protocols where necessary
Such procedures require specialist supervision and are performed in hospital settings equipped to manage allergic reactions safely.
Experience in Specialist Allergy Services
Ilaria has worked in several specialist healthcare environments, gaining experience in allergy services across both hospital and private clinic settings.
Her work has involved:
• Supporting nurse-led allergy clinics
• Performing diagnostic allergy tests including skin prick testing and respiratory testing
• Monitoring patients undergoing immunotherapy and biologic treatments
• Participating in clinical audits and case studies aimed at improving patient care
• Providing education for patients and healthcare staff on allergy and anaphylaxis management
Patient Education and Allergy Management
Patient education is a central part of Ilaria’s role in allergy care.
She supports patients by providing guidance on:
✔ recognising early signs of allergic reactions
✔ understanding allergy test results
✔ avoiding allergen triggers
✔ correct use of adrenaline auto-injectors
✔ managing asthma and allergic respiratory conditions
✔ following personalised allergy treatment plans
This approach helps patients feel confident managing their condition and improves long-term outcomes.
Research and Academic Contributions
Ilaria has contributed to academic work in allergy and dermatology.
Her research has focused on drug-induced allergic reactions and dermatological hypersensitivity conditions, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnostic testing and specialist evaluation.
Her work has been presented at international allergy conferences and published in peer-reviewed dermatology journals.
Education and Professional Development
Ilaria holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and has completed additional professional training focused on allergy management for healthcare professionals.
She continues to develop her expertise through ongoing professional education and collaboration with multidisciplinary allergy teams.
Commitment to High-Quality Patient Care
At the London Allergy and Immunology Centre, Ilaria is dedicated to providing safe, compassionate and professional patient care.
Her strengths include:
✔ excellent communication with patients and families
✔ strong teamwork within multidisciplinary clinical teams
✔ efficient clinical workload management
✔ commitment to continuous professional development
Her goal is to ensure every patient receives high-quality, evidence-based allergy care in a supportive clinical environment.
Allergy Testing and Specialist Care in London
The London Allergy and Immunology Centre provides comprehensive allergy services including:
• Advanced allergy testing and diagnosis
• Food allergy assessments
• Immunotherapy and desensitisation treatments
• Asthma and respiratory allergy evaluation
• Management of eczema and allergic skin conditions
• Specialist allergy consultations for adults and children
Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and long-term allergy management.