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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 June 2009
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Allergy and the immune system
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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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.
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Sep 2009
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Immunisation - childhood
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Better Health Channel
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| 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
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Aug 2009
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Perennial allergic rhinitis
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of allergic rhinitis by professional health specialists.
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Jul 2009
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Allergen avoidance
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information by professional health specialists on ways to remove or avoid common allergens.
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Jun 2009
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Allergy awareness - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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| Description: |
An allergy occurs when the immune system over-reacts to normally harmless substances. Find out more about allergy symptoms, treatment and prevention.
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| Date: |
Jun 2009
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| Title: |
Increase of allergies in western society
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Introduction to allergy in Western society Hygiene hypothesis Harmless bacteria Antibiotic use
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May 2009
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Dry skin treatments - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Soap substitutes, moisturisers, barrier creams, anti-itch preparations and bath and shower substitutes can all help to alleviate problems associated with having dry skin.
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Mar 2009
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Allergy prevention in children
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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| 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.
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Feb 2009
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Hives
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hives, which is also called Urticaria, is a very itchy rash. It is sometimes caused by allergy to something, but often no cause is found.
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Dec 2008
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House dust mite
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Better Health Channel
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The house dust mite has been associated with a range of respiratory and dermatological allergies, such as asthma and eczema. The main component of dust is shed skin flakes, which is the mite's preferred food source. Areas around the home that are heavily used, such as beds and upholstered furniture, will have higher mite populations.
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Nov 2008
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Chickenpox - immunisation
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Oct 2008
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Chickenpox
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Better Health Channel
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Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly contagious viral disease caused by varicella-zoster virus (VZV). The main symptom is a blistering skin rash. Chickenpox can be dangerous for pregnant women, newborn babies and people with depressed immunity. A vaccine is available.
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Oct 2008
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Hypersensitivity reaction type IV
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of type IV hypersensitivity reaction by professional health specialists.
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Sep 2008
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Effect of pollution on allergies
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Pollution has become an increasing environmental problem. The types of pollution can range from chemical air pollutants such as particle matter, nitrogen dioxide and ozone associated with high traffic areas, to natural outdoor pollutants such as pollen. This article explores the link between allergies and a range of different pollutants.
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Aug 2008
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Latex allergy
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Better Health Channel
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Latex allergy is when people are allergic to either to the proteins found naturally in latex or to the industrial chemicals added. Products made from latex including rubber bands, balloons and condoms. Latex-free condoms and diaphragms are available. Symptoms of latex allergy may include dermatitis, itchy skin, skin lesions, hay fever symptoms and drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock is a severe reaction and can be fatal.
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Jul 2008
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Acupuncture - safety and legal issues
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jun 2008
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Allergic disease (an introduction)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Health information written by medical professionals on allergy treatment, medication, allergy symptoms.
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| Date: |
Jun 2008
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Is it allergy?
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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| Description: |
Australia and New Zealand have some of the highest prevalence of allergies in the developed world. Of children aged 6-7 years, 1 in 6 have eczema, 1 in 10 have allergic rhinitis or asthma, and approximately 1 in 50 infants are estimated to have food allergy.
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Jun 2008
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Sneezing
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Almost anything that irritates or tickles inside your nose can cause you to sneeze. Dust, pollen and other allergens can cause sneezing.
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Jun 2008
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Allergy testing
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Better Health Channel
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Allergy testing determines which particular substances or allergens provoke an allergic reaction. The procedure may include skin and blood tests or special diets. Allergy symptoms include skin rashes, swelling, sneezing, asthma and nausea. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction.
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May 2008
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