Audio series and episodes where A&AA has shared relevant issues about living with allergic disease.
When your child has allergies, every moment feels like a potential minefield. In this episode, we sit down with Maria Said, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, to break down everything you need to know – spotting the first signs, creating life-saving action plans, and how to introduce new foods safely. Whether you’re new to the world of allergies or a seasoned pro, this episode will arm you with the info and confidence to handle it all – no panic required.
Dr Katie Allen helped drive ground-breaking research on food allergy for many years and continues to advocate for people with allergy in Australia.
Dr Allen interviewed Maria Said AM, our CEO, recently for Food Allergy Week.
Panel Discussion
ASCIA Conference 2019
At the Annual Conference of the Australasian Society Clinical Immunology and Allergy conference held in September 2019, consumers and medical experts convened to discuss self-reported antibiotic allergy, and the value of confirmatory allergy testing. Dr Norman Swan of the ABC’s Health Report moderated this lively and informal discussion. Maria Said, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia was invited to join Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas and a team of health professionals to discuss the issue of antibiotic allergy.
Australia has one of the highest allergy rates in the world, and while we enjoy the festive season, many are forced to tread carefully at social events. Those who suffer from allergies say it’s vital to have a supportive network of family, who can adapt to diverse food requirements.
What happens to your body during an allergic reaction?
Two leading paediatric allergists and researches Professor’s Katie Allen and Mimi Tang from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute break down in detail the diagnosis, management, prevention and cure of allergies, as well as the facts and myths about intolerances and treating other diseases like asthma and eczema.
Podcasts for health professionals
Audio series and episodes relevant for health professionals about living with allergic disease.