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Allergy & Anaphylaxis- What is Allergy?
- What is Anaphylaxis?
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Daily management- The basics
- Adrenaline (epinephrine) autoinjector use
- Change to instructions on Anapen® administration
- Change to instructions on EpiPen® administration
- Out and about
- Care you should expect if you experience anaphylaxis
- The festive season
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- How allergies work
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News & Food Alerts
This area will keep you up to date with the latest news, food alerts, media activity, events and submissions involving A&AA.
An archive of relevant Coronial Inquires, findings and recommendations is maintained.
Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation. Our purpose is to listen, guide and educate Australians living with allergic disease. Learn more
Newly diagnosed
Being diagnosed with a potentially severe allergy is scary. But don’t worry, you’re not alone – help and support is available. Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia is a national support group for people caring for or at risk of anaphylaxis. More
Living with the risk
You can lead a close to normal life, even if you are at risk of a life-threatening allergic reaction. While many people feel alone, overwhelmed or even angry when they are first diagnosed, remember that help and support is available. More
Eating out confidently
Eating out with a food allergy doesn't have to be a challenge, with a little planning and some sensible know-how, the risk of an allergic reaction when eating out can be minimised. See our eating out with food allergies resources. More
Allergic Conditions
In Australia allergies are very common. Around one in three people will develop allergies at some time during their life. The most common allergic conditions are food allergies, eczema, asthma and hay fever. Less common but no less important are ingested or injected drug and insect allergy. More
Anaphylaxis defined
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction and is potentially life threatening.
It must be treated as a medical emergency, requiring immediate treatment and urgent medical attention. Anaphylaxis is a generalised allergic reaction. More
Help Information
Don’t miss out on life because you have an allergy. With some forward planning and good communication, you can participate in almost anything you desire. A&AA has a range of information including air travel, eating out, hospital stays, school medication placement and tips for entertaining. More
How to give EpiPen® injector
EpiPen® is an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector. It is life saving medication for someone experiencing a severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis.
If you believe someone is experiencing anaphylaxis you MUST GIVE the adrenaline (epinephrine) injector (e.g. EpiPen®) according to instruction on the ASCIA Action Plan. More
How to give Anapen® injector
Anapen® is an adrenaline (epinephrine) injector. It is life saving medication for someone experiencing a severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis.
If you believe someone is experiencing anaphylaxis you MUST GIVE the adrenaline (epinephrine) injector (e.g. Anapen®) according to instruction on the ASCIA Action Plan. More
How to position a patient
For someone experiencing a severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis
- lay person flat - do NOT allow them to stand or walk
- If unconscious, place in recovery position
- If breathing is difficult allow them to sit
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