Getting Started
Unsure if you, or someone you care for, has an allergy? We’re here to help you navigate how to get a medical diagnosis.
Every person’s health journey is unique but seeing a General Practitioner (GP) is a good place to start.
Visit your GP
The first step to get an allergy diagnosis is to visit a GP (or nurse practitioner). Ask about a tele-health appointment if needed.
Specialists
You may be referred to an allergy specialist.
Allergy Specialist
Clinical immunologists/allergy specialists are doctors who have done advanced clinical training to diagnose, treat and manage patients with allergies and other immune conditions.
Other Specialists
Other specialists who care for people with allergies include:
Diagnosis
Your allergy may be diagnosed by a GP, specialist or nurse practitioner. Regardless of who informs you of your diagnosis, it is important you understand it and feel confident in how it will be managed.
Allergy Management and Treatments
Knowing what allergy management and treatment options are available can help you make the right decisions for you or your family.
How can other health professionals help?
Ongoing Allergy Care
It is important to keep seeing your allergy health care professionals and know when to seek help. There are evidence-based resources and information available to support you along your journey.
Been to hospital for an allergic reaction before? You may already have a plan of care and a referral to specialist. If not, it is essential to visit your GP.
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Testing
Evidence-based tests may be a helpful tool alongside your clinical history to inform the right allergy diagnosis, as well as to check if allergies change over time.
Helpful links:
Understanding allergy testing Types of allergy testing What are unproven allergy tests?
