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.
About 75% of people with asthma also have allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and about 25% of people with allergic rhinitis also have allergic asthma.
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…
ALWAYS give adrenaline device FIRST, and then asthma reliever puffer, if someone with known asthma and allergy to food, insects or medication has sudden breathing difficulty.
An allergic reaction or anaphylaxis can cause lot of stress for the people involved and sometimes people find it hard to remember what happened. Not being able to remember the details of the allergic reaction makes it difficult when talking…
Key points of what you should expect in hospital.
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia recommends medical identification jewellery for people at risk of anaphylaxis.
Some people will experience anaphylaxis when they are by themselves. Here are some points to help you prepare.
Tommy’s Big Birthday eBook tells the story of the Wiggles going to their friend’s party who has food allergy.
