Allergies

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) are a reaction to the release of histamine into the skin.

Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event.

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.

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.

Food labels carry useful information to help you make good choices about food.

Gluten sensitivity can be managed with a gluten-free diet.

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 the bacteria that could be harmful to humans.

Symptoms of fish and shellfish allergies vary and range from milder reactions to a life-threatening severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).

Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

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.

For unexpected after-hours medical issues, there are telephone helplines, pharmacies, after-hours medical clinics or doctors who can visit you at home.

Allergy testing is used to find which substances provoke an allergic reaction.

Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that requires urgent medical attention.

Pregnant women with asthma need to continue to take their asthma medication as it is important to the health of both mother and baby that the mother's asthma is under control.

If your child has asthma, the childcare centre or school should have relevant action plans and staff trained to deal with asthma emergencies.

Careful diagnosis of adult onset asthma is important, because the symptoms can be confused with other conditions.

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.

Asthma triggered by exercise can be prevented with medication and by preparing for exercise and physical activity.

Asthma affects about one in 10 teenagers in Australia.

Before taking your trip, visit your doctor to make sure your asthma is under control well before you leave.

Asthma attacks need urgent emergency first aid. In an emergency, always call triple zero (000).

Asthma cannot be cured, but with good management people with asthma can lead normal, active lives.

An asthma action plan can help you take control of your asthma and feel confident managing it.

Your doctor will prescribe the correct medications that can either help to relieve or prevent the symptoms of asthma.

There are many ways in which you can transform your home into an asthma-friendly environment.

Doctors do not have a single test to diagnose asthma so your doctor must understand your symptoms and eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms

Eczema can vary in severity, and symptoms may flare up or subside from day to day.

Find out when thunderstorm asthma events take place, risks, symptoms and how to protect yourself and others. What people with hay fever and asthma should know.

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to airborne allergens that can occur at any time of the year.

Asthma triggers are substances, conditions or activities that lead to symptoms of asthma.

The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.

A Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) leaflet gives you accurate information about the safety of your medication and how best to take it.

Pollen allergies cause seasonal hay fever and asthma and can be treated with antihistamines, nasal sprays or asthma medication

Get the most out of your consultation by preparing for your health or medical appointment.

The respiratory system takes up oxygen from the air we breathe and expels the unwanted carbon dioxide.

To get the most out of the conversation with your doctor, nurse or other healthcare provider, it is best to be open about providing information and to speak up if you don?t understand.

Watch Mohamed's story and hear how his hay fever turned to asthma after a thunderstorm asthma event.

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.

Immediate telephone assistance is available for all kinds of emergencies.