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 June 2009

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Title:   Allergy information on allergy treatment and relief for allergic symptoms
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Online allergy treatment medicine news information about skin allergy, food allergy, wheat allergy, hay fever relief medicine for Australian environmental conditions.
Date:   Nov 2009

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:   Allergen avoidance
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   An introduction to allergen avoidance. Ways to remove/avoid common allergens. House dust mite. Pets. Mould. Pollen.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Allergen avoidance
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information by professional health specialists on ways to remove or avoid common allergens.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Allergy awareness - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   An allergy occurs when the immune system over-reacts to normally harmless substances. Find out more about allergy symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Date:   Jun 2009

Title:   Dry skin treatments - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Soap substitutes, moisturisers, barrier creams, anti-itch preparations and bath and shower substitutes can all help to alleviate problems associated with having dry skin.
Date:   Mar 2009

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:   Feb 2009

Title:   Hives
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   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.
Date:   Dec 2008

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:   Oct 2008

Title:   Chickenpox
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2008

Title:   Hypersensitivity reaction type IV
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of type IV hypersensitivity reaction by professional health specialists.
Date:   Sep 2008

Title:   Latex allergy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   Jul 2008

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 2008

Title:   Allergic disease (an introduction)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Health information written by medical professionals on allergy treatment, medication, allergy symptoms.
Date:   Jun 2008

Title:   Is it allergy?
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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.
Date:   Jun 2008

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:   Jun 2008

Title:   Allergy testing
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   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.
Date:   May 2008

Title:   Ear and body piercing - avoiding infections
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Ear and body piercing carries a risk of infection. HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C can be transmitted by piercing jewellery and instruments. To prevent infections, choose a registered shop to get piercings. Make sure the operator uses sterilised equipment. If you are prone to allergic reactions or suffer from eczema or dermatitis ask for jewellery which doesn't contain nickel
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Allergy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Medical information about allergy relief medication, allergy immunology treatment for food allergy symptoms and allergies causing asthma
Date:   Apr 2008

Title:   Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Treatment, symptons and medications for Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA),a hypersensitivity disease.
Date:   Apr 2008
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