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Allergen Minimisation

advice. For patient or carer support contact Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia or Allergy New Zealand. ASCIA PC Allergen Minimisation 2024140.98 KB Q 1: Why is it important to confirm allergens? Allergies are common in Australia and New Zealand, affecting...

Allergy Treatments

of confirmed allergens (foods, insects or drugs) to prevent severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) and allergen minimisation for allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Fast Facts Fast Facts about Allergy Treatments Fast Facts about Evidence-Based versus Non...

ASCIA Guidelines - Infant Feeding and Allergy Prevention

developing egg allergy. When introducing foods that other family members are allergic to, it is important to follow risk minimisation strategies to prevent cross contamination of allergens, for those who are allergic to the foods. It is important to...

Management of Latex-Allergic Individuals

contained in the Guidelines for the Management of Latex-Allergic Individuals in Health Care Facilities and for the Minimisation of Continuing Latex Sensitisation has been prepared with great care and is accurate at the time of publication. As the...

Allergy Prevention

a person is already allergic to dust mites, there is no convincing evidence at this time that dust mite avoidance or minimisation measures reduce the risk of developing allergy or asthma, Q 9: Will taking fish oils prevent allergy? There is no...

New allergy guidelines for schools and children's education/care

treatment of an allergic reaction including anaphylaxis,” continued Dr Joshi. “In addition, a range of appropriate risk minimisation strategies alongside good supervision and open communication is important. Things such as timely administration of...

Allergy Treatments - Fast Facts

important to have plans in place to minimise the risk of exposure to allergens that can result in anaphylaxis. Allergen minimisation can be useful in the management of allergic rhinitis (hay fever). If it is possible to identify the allergen that causes...

Evidence-Based Allergy Tests and Treatments - Fast Facts

Proven allergy treatments include adrenaline (epinephrine) for treatment of life-threatening anaphylaxis, allergen minimisation, non-sedating antihistamines and corticosteroid nasal sprays. Immunotherapy is a proven, evidence-based treatment which...

Allergic Conjunctivitis Frequently Asked Questions

it or, in some cases, get rid of it completely. For example, someone with an allergy to: House dust mites may find that minimisation measures such as removing carpet, using dust mite covers for pillows and mattresses, and washing bedding in hot water...

Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Frequently Asked Questions

more www.allergy.org.au/patients/allergy-testing/allergy-testing Q 4: What treatment options are available? Aeroallergen minimisation If the allergen/s causing the allergic rhinitis is confirmed, reducing exposure to the allergen/s may improve symptoms....

What is Allergy?

Action Plan for Anaphylaxis. Q 5: What effective prevention and treatment options are available? Allergen avoidance or minimisation relies on identifying the cause of the allergy and taking steps to reduce exposure to the allergen. For example, reducing...

Asthma and Allergy

do in an asthma emergency An ASCIA Treatment Plan for Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) provides information about: Allergen minimisation Thunderstorm asthma Medications Allergen immunotherapy If you have asthma and are at risk of anaphylaxis, it is...