Allergies and Hypersensitivities

Follow the links below to find information on allergies and hypersensitivities.

The  Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) [Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc. (ASCIA)] has a range of information on allergies, including asthma and other immune diseases.

Updated August 2010

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Hay Fever

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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Allergies and Hypersensitivities

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Title:   Sneezing
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Almost anything that irritates or tickles inside your nose can cause you to sneeze. Dust, pollen and other allergens can cause sneezing.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Animation: allergic reaction - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   View our animation to see what happens inside your body when you have an allergic reaction.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Allergies
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   An allergy occurs when the body overreacts to an allergen or 'trigger' that is typically harmless to most people. Examples of allergies include hay fever, asthma, eczema, hives and food allergy. In most cases, treatment is available to successfully manage or treat allergy symptoms. Severe allergic reaction such as anaphylaxis requires urgent medical attention.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Preventing allergic disease - preventing allergies
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Brief article of suggestions for the prevention of allergic disease.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Allergen avoidance
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information by professional health specialists on ways to remove or avoid common allergens.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Chickenpox - immunisation
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that causes an itchy red rash with blisters. Immunisation with the chickenpox vaccine can protect your child from developing the illness and possible serious medical problems. Serious side effects or allergic reactions to the vaccine are rare.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Allergy and the immune system
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Most of the time the immune system functions well, responding against potentially harmful organisms. An allergy is an exaggerated immune reaction to substances that are normally harmless.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Economic impact of allergies
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   The cost of allergies to the Australian economy is more than $7 billion per year, and most Australians face a wait many months to see a specialist, if they can access care at all.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Sulfite allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Sulfites are preservatives used in some drinks, foods and occasionally medication. Sulfites can cause allergy-like reactions (intolerances), most commonly asthma symptoms in those with underlying asthma, sometimes hay fever-like reactions, occasionally urticaria (hives) and very rarely, anaphylaxis (allergic shock).
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Eosinophilic oesophagitis
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Eosinophilic oesophagitis results in an inflamed oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. Most cases are seen in people with other allergies such as hay fever and asthma. The frequency of eosinophilic oesophagitis appears to be increasing.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Allergic reactions to aspirin and other pain killers
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Mild to severe allergic reactions to aspirin may occur in some people. If you are sensitive to aspirin, you will need to carefully read medicine labels and be cautious about taking any pain killer without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Adverse reactions to alternative medicines
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   While complementary alternative medicines (CAM) are often considered to be safe, side-effects and allergic reactions may occur. Allergic reactions are most common in people with other allergic diseases, such as asthma or hay fever.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Allergen avoidance
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Identifying causes which can be avoided is an essential part of treating allergic diseases. Once the causes are correctly identified, then the following practical advice on avoiding or minimizing your exposure to allergens should help.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Urticaria and angioedema
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Hives (also known as urticaria or angioedema) look like mosquito bites. Although some unlucky individuals can have them every day for weeks, individual lumps usually disappear within minutes to hours. In most, hives are not due to allergy.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Allergy prevention in children
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Allergies are often life-long and although treatable, they are often not curable. It therefore makes sense to try to prevent allergies in children, if possible, than trying to treat them later.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   A glossary of terms
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   A glossary of terms relating to allergy.
Date:   Jan 2010
Title:   Immunisation - childhood
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Immunisation protects a child against the most serious childhood infections. Routine childhood immunisations include diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough (pertussis), polio, rotavirus, chickenpox, measles, mumps and rubella
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Side effects
Publisher:   Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:   An overview of common side effects to HIV treatments, including allergic reactions and long-term toxicities. Links to useful tips on managing some side effects.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Perennial allergic rhinitis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of allergic rhinitis by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Acupuncture - safety and legal issues
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Acupuncture is effective and safe if performed by a skilled practitioner. An unskilled person may cause problems including allergic reactions, infection and injury. When choosing a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), check their qualifications and association membership.
Date:   Jun 2009

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