An Emergency

About adrenaline injectors (Anapen® and EpiPen®)

Learn about how adrenaline works and how to store and use adrenaline injectors like Anapen® and EpiPen®.

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Videos

A&AA videos provide essential tips and guidance on the daily management of allergies, including signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction and how to respond during an emergency.

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Factors that may affect an allergic reaction

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…

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Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction

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.

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ASCIA Action Plans - what are they?

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…

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Is it asthma or anaphylaxis? Treat it right.

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.

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Webinar: Emergency Management - Anaphylaxis

This webinar is about recognising allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, and what to do in an emergency. Presented by Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) in collaboration with the National Allergy Strategy. The webinar…

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After an allergic reaction

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…

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Care you should expect if you experience anaphylaxis

Key points of what you should expect in hospital.

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Medical identification jewellery

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia recommends medical identification jewellery for people at risk of anaphylaxis.

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What to do if you are alone and experience anaphylaxis

Some people will experience anaphylaxis when they are by themselves. Here are some points to help you prepare.

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How to call an ambulance

How to call an ambulance and what to expect if you or someone you are with is having a severe allergic reaction.

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Emergency treatment now - having an allergic reaction

What to do if you or someone you are with is showing signs of an allergic reaction.

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Emergency treatment - being prepared

Knowing what to do in an emergency is an important part of allergy care. Being prepared can help you feel more in control and confident in managing anaphylaxis.

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Mobile first aid kits

Mobile first aid kits are used in workplaces where staff undertake their work away from an office building. This might include workers such as beekeepers, park rangers, miners, farmers, surveyors and school staff and students when on excursions…

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Anaphylaxis

Updated September 2024 On this page Signs of anaphylaxis Who is at risk Allergens Diagnosis Management Emergency treatment Adrenaline injectors Avoidance and reducing risk Webinars Stories What is...

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Food allergy

Updated September 2024 On this page What is food allergy Triggers Food Allergens Signs & Symptoms Treatment Allergy or Intolerance Diagnosis and testing Emergency treatment Living with food...

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Talking with school about your child’s food allergy

One of our subscribers shares her story of how she worked with her son’s school over the years, from his first days to his final exams, including the challenges, triumphs and lessons learned. This is a helpful read for those with school-age…

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Just lie down! Advice that helped save a life

Sometimes, you end up in a situation where you think you are not doing much when in fact you are helping to save a life. When Margaret got a call from her neighbour downstairs, it was lucky she knew how to manage anaphylaxis. This is a story…

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New allergy guidelines to help protect children at risk of anaphylaxis in schools and children’s education and care (CEC) services

The National Allergy Strategy has launched Best Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Anaphylaxis.

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Mammalian Meat Allergy and Dementia

Louise’s story: Mammalian Meat Allergy and a dementia diagnosis My mother has had Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA) for over 10 years now. She now has dementia so doesn’t remember the tick bite, or where or when it was. The first time she had…

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Anaphylaxis at an expo - lessons to be learnt

One of our subscribers shares their story of when their 3-year-old had anaphylaxis while the family was at the Free From and Allergy Show in 2019. Something can be learnt from every allergic reaction and this family kindly shares the valuable…

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Idiopathic anaphylaxis - my experience

My name is Louise and I used to be a medical doctor.  I live in the small rural community of Mareeba in Far North Queensland.  Mareeba has a small outlying hospital, with Cairns being the closest tertiary centre 70km away.  I…

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My son’s food allergies and a few close calls

Our lives changed dramatically when our son was diagnosed with food allergies at 6 months old in 2005. He’d had hives, eczema, irritability, regurgitation of milk, red “panda” eyes and cracked bleeding skin since birth, but we never ever considered…

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My son's first anaphylaxis - a positive learning

When my son Harry was 6 years old he had his first episode of anaphylaxis. Surprisingly, reflecting on the episode is not a negative experience and I would like to share this with other parents with children at risk of anaphylaxis.

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Anaphylaxis on a plane - lessons I learned the hard way

Two days ago, I went into anaphylactic shock on an airplane after having accidentally ingested cashew nut. Please share these lessons that I learned about anaphylaxis.

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