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Webinar: Understanding Drug (Medication) Allergy

Watch our webinar about understanding drug allergy.

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Insect and tick allergy

Learn more about insect allergy and tick allergy.

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Tick allergy

Updated September 2024 On this page Health problems caused by ticks Signs and symptoms How to remove a tick Prevention & avoiding ticks Diagnosis of tick allergy Related information Health problems caused by...
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Webinar: food allergy prevention and anaphylaxis in your baby

Webinar with peak allergy organisations increasing awareness of food allergy and anaphylaxis during World Allergy Week 2021. While early introduction of cooked egg and peanut helps prevent food allergies developing in most babies, some will…

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Webinar: mammalian meat allergy

In this webinar, leading experts, Professor Dr Sheryl van Nunen OAM and Clinical Nurse Specialist Melanie Burk, present on Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA). Tick bites can cause mild to life-threatening allergic reactions to…

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Food allergy or food intolerance?

Learn the difference between food allergy, food intolerance and coeliac disease.

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Rapeseed protein isolate & mustard allergy

Mustard is not one of the top common food allergens in Australia, but it is a known allergen and can cause severe allergic reactions. In the European Union, Canada and 8 other countries, mustard is one of the allergens that must be declared on…

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Kiwifruit allergy

For people with a confirmed kiwifruit allergy, remember to always read food labels but be careful as kiwifruit is not one of Australia’s common food allergens that must always be declared on packaged food and drink labels such as egg, wheat…

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What do symptoms of an allergic reaction look like

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.

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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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Pistachio

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as pistachios, completely avoiding pistachios is the only way to manage your…

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Pine nut

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as pine nuts, completely avoiding pine nuts is the only way to manage your…

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Pecan

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as pecans, completely avoiding pecans is the only way to manage your allergy as…

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Macadamia

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as macadamias, completely avoiding macadamias is the only way to manage your…

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Hazelnut

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as hazelnuts, completely avoiding hazelnuts is the only way to manage your…

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Cashew

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as cashews, completely avoiding cashews is the only way to manage your allergy as…

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Brazil nut

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as Brazil nuts, completely avoiding Brazil nuts is the only way to manage your…

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Almond

Tree nuts are a delicious food that are very nutritious, and can be included as an important part of a healthy diet. However, for people allergic to tree nuts, such as almonds, completely avoiding almonds is the only way to manage your allergy as…

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Sulphite sensitivity

What are sulphites? Sulphites are a type of preservative used in some foods, drinks and medicines. They also help to prevent food going brown. Sulphite sensitivity and asthma Some people have a sensitivity to sulphites. This…

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Urticaria (hives)

Updated September 2024 On this page What is urticaria? Angioedema Types of urticaria Chronic spontaneous urticaria Treatment and management When to seek help Related information What is urticaria? Urticaria,...
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Chronic rhinosinusitis

On this page Types of rhinosinusitis Risk factors Symptoms Warning signs Management Treatment Webinar What is chronic rhinosinusitis? Swelling and inflammation of the lining of the sinuses and nose is called...
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Newly diagnosed - allergy starter kits

Have you recently been diagnosed with food allergy, allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or eczema (atopic dermatitis)?

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Types of Allergy

People can be allergic to many things, such as pollen, mould, dust mites, animal dander or saliva, insect stings or bites, medication, food, and latex. Allergic disease also includes conditions such as eczema (atopic dermatitis), allergic…

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What is an allergy?

An allergy is an overreaction by the body’s immune system to a normally harmless substance, called allergens.

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Living with Allergies

Living with allergies comes in all different shapes and sizes. We’re here to share up to date information to help you or your family member live life to the full with an allergy.

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About Allergies

Allergy occurs when a person’s immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless for most people. Substances that can trigger an allergic reaction are called allergens.

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Bee

Honeybees are the most common cause of allergic reactions to insects in Australia.

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Jack Jumper Ant

The Jack Jumper Ant most frequently associated with allergic reactions is the Myrmecia pilosula species complex, sometimes known as the jumper ant or hopper ant.

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Wasp

Wasp (Paper wasp and European wasp) can sting multiple times, and some people are allergic to the venom.

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Dust Mite

Allergic rhinitis is caused by the nose and/or eyes coming into contact with allergens in the environment, including dust mites.

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Mammalian meat

Updated September 2024 What is mammalian meat allergy Prevention Removing ticks Signs and symptoms Diagnosis Management Chef card Webinars Personal stories What is mammalian meat allergy? Mammalian Meat…

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Mollusc

Molluscs are invertebrates that live in water and include sea snails (whelk), oysters, clams, scallop, octopus, squid, abalone, mussel, pipis and cockles.

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Crustacean

Crustaceans include crabs, lobster, prawns, shrimp, crayfish, and yabbies.

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Fish

Fish allergy (finned fish) affects about 1% of the population.

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Sesame

People with sesame allergy should avoid all forms of sesame, including sesame oil and sesame seeds

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Wheat

Wheat allergy is an immune system response to the proteins in wheat.

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Soy

Soy allergy is relatively uncommon compared with peanut, egg or milk allergy.

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Egg

Updated September 2024 Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood, affecting about 9% of infants up to the age of 12 months. By six years of age only 1.2% of children still have an egg allergy. Most children, even…

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Milk/Dairy

Updated September 2024 People with cow’s milk (dairy) allergy are allergic to the protein in milk. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood, affecting more than 2% of children aged 12 months in Australia. Milk…

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Tree nut

In Australia, tree nuts that commonly trigger allergic reactions include almond, Brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pine nut, pistachio and walnut.

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Peanut

Peanut allergy is one of the most common food allergies.

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Insect allergy

Updated September 2024 On this page Common causes Signs and symptoms Treatment Diagnosis Venom Immunotherapy Daily management Bee Jack Jumper Ant Wasp Downloads What is an insect allergy? An insect...
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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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Immunotherapy (AIT) Patient Interview

In the below video, Professor Janet Rimmer interviews an adult and a young teen about allergen immunotherapy. Clive and Luke share the benefits of allergen immunotherapy for chronic allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Clive and Luke describe their…

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What changed my life with severe eczema?

My name is Acacia, I am a 17-year-old who lives in Newcastle, NSW. I hope my story gives hope to other people suffering severe eczema. I have suffered with severe eczema since I was one month old. The eczema limited my life experiences. I…

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Managing Kids' Food Allergies for Dummies

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia has worked with Professor Mimi Tang and Professor Katie Allen, both from the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne to bring you an easy to read informative e-book. It is full of reliable and practical…

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An inspiring ‘Greatest Moment’ - food challenge

Hi, my name is Swapnik. My Year 7 class teacher recently asked the class group to write a story about our ‘Greatest Moment’. I decided to write about my great food allergy moment! Here is my short story: Many people believe that their…

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