Symptoms of a mild to moderate allergic reaction may include hives, welts or body redness or swelling of the face, lips or eyes. Here are some real-life examples of how these symptoms may appear.
On this page People with food allergies often find that on different occasions, they have had very different reactions when they accidentally eat their allergen or food they are allergic to. Factors have been identified that can change how a…
The symptoms of an allergic response can vary in type, location, and severity. The most important thing is to recognise allergic symptoms and follow the ASCIA Action Plan for Anaphylaxis to treat them.
It’s important to try reducing exposure to anything that triggers your allergic rhinitis.
About 75% of people with asthma also have allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and about 25% of people with allergic rhinitis also have allergic asthma.
Tips and guidance about treatment options for allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Nasal sprays are one of the treatments of choice for allergic rhinitis, yet many people do not know how to use them properly, even if they have been using them for years! Many people think that their nasal spray does not work for their…
Symptoms of a viral illness can be similar to the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (congestion or runny nose) and asthma (cough, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath).
AIT, also known as desensitisation, is available to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) that has not responded well to intranasal corticosteroid nasal spray (INCS) treatment. AIT has been used for more than 100 years and is a proven treatment…
People with cow’s milk (dairy) allergy should tell their dentist at each visit that they have a milk allergy due to the risk of anaphylaxis to dental products that includes milk. People with milk allergy should avoid dental products…
An ASCIA Action Plan is a tool to help you know if an allergic reaction is mild to moderate or severe, and it tells you how to manage the reaction. These plans have been written and developed by ASCIA, the Australasian Society of Clinical…
ALWAYS give adrenaline injector FIRST, and then asthma reliever puffer, if someone with known asthma and allergy to food, insects or medication has sudden breathing difficulty.
