Immunodeficiency
Primary immunodeficiencies (PIDs), also known as inborn errors of immunity (IEI) include more than 400 potentially serious disorders that can lead to frequent or severe infections, swellings (hereditary angioedema [HAE]) and autoimmune problems. PID/IEI discorders can be caused by defects in genes that control the immune system, and may be inherited.
Note: ASCIA Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy (IRT) and Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg) information is mostly not specific for PID, and can be used by other medical specialties.
Information for Health Professionals
ASCIA Immunodeficiency e-training courses - PID, IRT*, HAE* *New 2022
Primary Immunodeficiencies (PIDs)
ASCIA Immunodeficiency Strategy for Australia and New Zealand Launched May 2022
ASCIA ID Register How to access information (available to ASCIA members only)
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy (IRT)
ASCIA Position Statement - IRT in PID Updated August 2022
ASCIA Guidelines - Standardised IVIg Infusion Rates for IRT
ASCIA Transfer Care Plan for patients on IRT
Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin (SCIg)
ASCIA SCIg Checklists - Nurse Competency and Patient Training New May 2022
ASCIA Travel Plan for patients on SCIg
ASCIA Guide – Setting up a SCIg program in a hospital
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
ASCIA HAE Position Paper and Management Plan Updated October 2022
Other health professional information is available here: www.allergy.org.au/hp/papers
Information for patients and carers is available here: www.allergy.org.au/patients/information
Patient and carer support organisations are listed here: www.allergy.org.au/patients/patient-support-organisations
Content updated November 2022