Audio series and episodes where A&AA has shared relevant issues about living with allergic disease.
When your child has allergies, every moment feels like a potential minefield. In this episode, we sit down with Maria Said, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia, to break down everything you need to know – spotting the first signs, creating life-saving action plans, and how to introduce new foods safely. Whether you’re new to the world of allergies or a seasoned pro, this episode will arm you with the info and confidence to handle it all – no panic required.
Dr Katie Allen helped drive ground-breaking research on food allergy for many years and continues to advocate for people with allergy in Australia.
Dr Allen interviewed Maria Said AM, our CEO, recently for Food Allergy Week.
Panel Discussion
ASCIA Conference 2019
At the Annual Conference of the Australasian Society Clinical Immunology and Allergy conference held in September 2019, consumers and medical experts convened to discuss self-reported antibiotic allergy, and the value of confirmatory allergy testing. Dr Norman Swan of the ABC’s Health Report moderated this lively and informal discussion. Maria Said, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia was invited to join Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas and a team of health professionals to discuss the issue of antibiotic allergy.
Tick bites can cause mild to life-threatening allergic reactions to mammalian meats such as beef, pork, lamb, kangaroo, goat and venison. The tick bites occur before any allergic reactions to mammalian meats. The allergic reactions to meat are typically delayed for 2-10 hours after eating the meat.
In this podcast Dr David Lim talks with Clinical A/Prof Sheryl van Nunen about tick allergy.
Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Total time: 33 mins
Guest: Clinical A/Prof Sheryl van Nunen, Allergist; Visiting Medical Officer, Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, Northern Beaches Hospital
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Adrenaline injectors available in Australia with a focus on Anapen® and Epipen®.
In this podcast Dr David Lim talks with Maria Said CEO of A&AA.
Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Total time: 38 mins 37 secs
Guest: Maria Said CEO of A&AA
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In this podcast Dr David Lim talks with Maria Said CEO of A&AA.
Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Total time: 35 mins 20 secs
Guest: Maria Said CEO of A&AA
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GP referral to allergist AND ‘Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia’ for information on everyday management of anaphylaxis in the community
In this podcast Dr David Lim talks with Dr Wendy Freeman A&AA Health Educator.
Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator
Total time: 40 mins 29 secs
Guest: Dr Wendy Freeman A&AA Health Educator
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Australia has one of the highest allergy rates in the world, and while we enjoy the festive season, many are forced to tread carefully at social events. Those who suffer from allergies say it’s vital to have a supportive network of family, who can adapt to diverse food requirements.
What happens to your body during an allergic reaction?
Two leading paediatric allergists and researches Professor’s Katie Allen and Mimi Tang from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute break down in detail the diagnosis, management, prevention and cure of allergies, as well as the facts and myths about intolerances and treating other diseases like asthma and eczema.