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 December 2007

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Title:   Virtual Allergy Centre
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Here you can learn everything you need to know about allergy and its associated diseases, including their symptoms, diagnoses, development and treatment options. You can also stay up-to-date with the hottest topics in the field.
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. Immunisation is free to infants and some children in Victoria.
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. In most cases, chickenpox is mild and the person recovers fully. In rare cases, there can be complications. A vaccine is available.
Date:   Oct 2008
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:   Oct 2008
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:   Aug 2008
Title:   Adverse reactions to food additives
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Food additives are added to foods to improve flavour, texture, colour, consistency, as preservatives and to improve the nutritional content of our foods. Some people are sensitive to particular food additives in common use.
Date:   Jul 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 is the procedure used to determine which particular substances or allergens are responsible for provoking an allergic reaction. The procedure depends on the type of allergy but may include skin and blood tests or special diets.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Allergies - general
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   An allergy is your body's overreaction to something that usually doesn't bother most people. For example, grasses, pollen and cat fur can cause trouble for some people.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Immunisation - childhood
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Being immunised from an early age helps protect your child against the most serious childhood infections. The Victorian childhood immunisation schedule outlines vaccines routinely provided free of charge under the National Immunisation Program and the age at which each should be given.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Angioedema
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the treatment, symptoms and medication for angioedema.
Date:   Feb 2008
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:   Feb 2008
Title:   Respiratory Tract Diseases
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about respiratory tract diseases, such as asthma, infections, lung diseases and nose and throat problems.
Date:   Jan 2008
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:   Nov 2007
Title:   A glossary of terms
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   A glossary of terms relating to allergy.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Laboratory tests in the diagnosis of allergic diseases
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Laboratory investigations are a useful tool in the diagnosis and management of allergic diseases and can provide aids to diagnose and assess disease activity.
Title:   ASCIA position statement: Unorthodox techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of allergy, asthma and immune disorders
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   While our ability to accurately diagnose and treat allergic disease has benefited from scientific understanding of what happens during an allergic reaction, a number of tests and treatments have been promoted in the absence of any scientific rationale.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Urticaria
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Urticaria, commonly known as hives, is a distressing but generally benign and self-limiting condition. Transient symptoms occur in around 1 in 30 children and up to 1 in 5 people during life. Most patients respond to explanation, symptomatic treatment and clinical follow-up.
Title:   Latex allergy for HPs
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Latex allergy has become an important health concern in recent years especially in the occupational setting with health care workers. While specific treatment is not available, awareness of the problem and avoidance in sensitised individuals are important cornerstones of management.
Title:   Spina bifida: latex allergy
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people with spina bifida are allergic to latex, which is a form of rubber.
Date:   Sep 2007
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