London Allergy and Immunology Centre

Ilaria Bisconti

Allergy Nurse Specialist

An experienced Allergy Nurse Specialist with extensive experience supporting patients with allergic conditions across specialist hospital allergy services and private allergy clinics.

Ilaria Bisconti, Allergy Nurse Specialist at the London Allergy and Immunology Centre
Specialist allergy nurse supporting patient care and testing at our clinic

Ilaria Bisconti 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 whilst 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.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

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

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, all delivered under consultant supervision within specialist allergy services.

Treatment

Subcutaneous Immunotherapy

SCIT — injection-based desensitisation

Treatment

Sublingual Immunotherapy

SLIT — drop or tablet-based treatment

Treatment

Anti-IgE Biologic Therapy Clinics

For conditions such as severe asthma and chronic spontaneous urticaria — with monitoring and support for patients undergoing allergy desensitisation.


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.

Gold Standard Diagnostic Method

Food and drug challenge testing is considered the gold standard 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:

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Supporting nurse-led allergy clinics

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Performing diagnostic allergy tests including skin prick testing and respiratory testing

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Monitoring patients undergoing immunotherapy and biologic treatments

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Participating in clinical audits and case studies aimed at improving patient care

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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 personalised 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

Qualification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BSc (Hons) Nursing

Specialist Training

Allergy Management for Healthcare Professionals

Additional professional certification

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.”


Specialist Services Available

Allergy Testing and Specialist Care in London

The London Allergy and Immunology Centre provides comprehensive allergy services for adults and children. Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide accurate diagnosis, effective treatment and long-term allergy management.

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

Dr Robert Boyle - MB ChB, MRCPCH, PhD