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Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000)...
Allergy occurs when the body overreacts to a 'trigger' that is harmless to most people...
Allergy testing is used to find which substances provoke an allergic reaction...
Many people with asthma find their symptoms can worsen when they are exposed to certain allergens like house dust mite, animal dander, pollen and mould...
The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome...
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention...
Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day...
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that can occur at any time of the year...
Hives (urticaria) is a reaction to the release of histamine into the skin...
Allergies to insect stings and bites range from milder allergic reactions to life-threatening, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)...
All medication has the potential to cause allergies but some people can have allergic reactions to specific prescription or over-the-counter medications...
Aspergillus is a fungus that commonly grows on rotting vegetation. It can cause asthma symptoms...
Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma.Asthma symptoms include difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath. These symptoms can...
People who have asthma or hay fever can get severe asthma symptoms during pollen season when high grass pollen counts combine with a certain type of thunderstorm...
Areas around the home that are heavily used, such as beds and upholstered furniture, will have much higher mite populations than the rest of the house...
The best way to manage latex allergy is to avoid exposure to latex products...
Pollen allergies cause seasonal hay fever and asthma and can be treated with antihistamines, nasal sprays or asthma medication...
Coeliac disease is an immune disease caused by gluten...
Milk allergy symptoms range from mild to a life-threatening severe allergic reaction. Avoid food containing milk only under strict medical supervision...
Egg allergy is one of the most common causes of allergies in children with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening reactions...
The long-term effects of consuming a combination of different additives in our food are currently unknown...
Food allergy is an immune response, while food intolerance is a chemical reaction...
Gluten sensitivity can be managed with a gluten-free diet...
The Food Standards Code requires that certain foods must be listed on the package of a food, or made known to the customer upon request. If you experience an allergic reaction to a known allergen not...
Symptoms of lactose intolerance include bloating, gas, abdominal pain and diarrhoea...
Peanuts, tree nuts and seeds can all cause allergies with symptoms ranging from milder reactions to a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)...
Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurised to kill bacteria that could be harmful to humans...
There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment...
If you have an allergy, visit your doctor before you travel, especially if you are at risk of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or an asthma attack...
People with heart or lung conditions (such as asthma) are more sensitive to the effects of breathing in smoke from fires. Their symptoms can be worse at lower smoke concentrations compared to other people.Learn about the steps you can take to avoid smoke and protect your health.
Food labels are required by law to show information about the presence of food allergens.Consumers are asked to report allergic reactions to packaged food in cases were the allergen was not documented on the food label.
Want to know more about the medications you are taking. Search and find information sheets on over 4,000 prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
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