It can be a long wait to see an allergy specialist. Sometimes when you finish the appointment you think of all the questions you should have asked. This is very normal, so it is important to be well prepared for your appointment.
Find helpful advice on what to do during and after your appointment to help understand your diagnosis.
For people with food allergy and those who care for them, reading ingredient labels and any allergen statements is very important to avoid food allergen triggers.
Learn the difference between food allergy, food intolerance and coeliac disease.
The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) has developed plans to help manage many allergic conditions. These are for people of all ages, and it is important that your doctor or nurse practitioner gives you one.
Tips and guidance about treatment options for allergic rhinitis (hay fever).
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) management may be required for many months or even years, but by having the right plan in place, the condition can be manageable.
Exercise-induced anaphylaxis (EIA) is a condition in which anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) occurs either during or after exercise.
The risk of developing latex allergy increases with frequent exposure.
Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), pronounced F-pies, is a delayed gut allergic reaction that usually occurs in the first two years of life.
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis (EoE) is an allergic disease affecting the oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.
Food Protein-Induced Allergic Proctocolitis (FPIAP) occurs because of inflammation in the large intestine caused by allergy.
