As part of our Allergy Connect® program, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia has developed Living with Allergy Guides to help people better manage their allergies on a daily basis.
We know that not having easy access to evidence-based information about allergic disease has a negative impact on a patient’s quality of life. Patients tell us that accurate, easy to understand information received directly to their inbox is what would help them.
What do patients receive?
Our free Living with Allergy Guides are packed full of useful, evidence-based information and resources, delivered as an email education series. Patients will receive the series of educational emails over a two week period, with tailored, easy to understand information on their chosen topic.
Patients can also call our Allergy Educators (trained health professionals) on our free National Allergy Helpline 1300 728 000 to answer any questions. We encourage them to keep in touch with their GP, Nurse Practitioner and Pharmacist as needed.
We currently have Living with Allergy Guides available on the following topics, with more under development.
Living with Allergic Rhinitis Guide
The Guide includes a series of six education emails sent over two weeks, with step by step information on everyday allergic rhinitis (hay fever) management including allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergy).
Emails will also include information on different areas of management such as avoiding triggers, allergy testing, how to use a nasal spray correctly, immunotherapy and avoiding thunderstorm asthma.
Further information for patients about our free Living with Allergic Rhinitis Guide can be found at the following link:
https://allergyfacts.org.au/allergic-rhinitis-guide
Or, if you want to sign up now, you can click the button below and receive the Living with Allergic Rhinitis Guide via email straight away.
Living with Food Allergy Guide: Eating Out
The Guide includes a series of six education emails sent over two weeks, with step by step information to help people with food allergy eat out more confidently.
Emails also include information about how to be prepared when eating away from home, avoiding high risk choices, ordering food and drinks, how to manage an allergic reaction, and how to report a reaction if it happens.
Further information for patients about our free guide to Eating Out can be found at the following link:
https://allergyfacts.org.au/eating-out-with-food-allergy-free-guide/
Or, if you want to sign up now, you can click the button below and receive the Eating Out with Food Allergy Guide via email straight away.
Living with Food Allergy Guide
The Guide includes a series of six education emails sent over two weeks, with easy to understand information on managing food allergy.
Emails include information on what to do if you are newly diagnosed with a food allergy, a checklist for everyday managment, how to identify signs and symptoms of a reaction, and how to manage allergic reactions.
Our new Living with Food Allergy Guide will be available at the end of March.
Living with Eczema Guide
The Guide includes a series of six education emails sent over two weeks, with easy to understand information on managing eczema.
Emails include information on how to manage eczema flares, how eczema changes with age, and step by step instructions on using moisturiser, bleach baths, wet dressings and topical steroids.
Our new Living with Eczema Guide will be available later this year, so stay tuned to the website for more details.
