Food Allergy - Easy Read
food; allergy; skin; reaction; anaphylaxis; swelling; milk; vomiting; hives; eczema; diarrhoea; peanut; peanuts; egg; seafood; wheat; soy; fish; Visit the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) eduction resources website ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Hayfever
Hay fever is the common name for a condition called allergic rhinitis, which means an allergy that affects the nose. Most people associate hay fever with spring, when airborne pollens from grasses are at their peak. However, hay fever can occur ... [... more]
Better Health |
Food Allergy And Intolerance
It can be difficult to tell the difference between the symptoms of food allergy and food intolerance. Usually symptoms caused by food allergy develop very soon after consuming the food but, while symptoms caused by food intolerance can be ... [... more]
Better Health |
Latex Allergy
Irritant dermatitis - characterised by crusty skin lesions. Irritant dermatitis isn't the same as latex allergy, because it can be caused by a wide range of other factors including washing with harsh soap or the action of sweat inside rubber ... [... more]
Better Health |
Allergy Testing
Elimination diets and challenge testing - an elimination diet is used to isolate foods that may be causing an allergic reaction. This usually takes a number of weeks and involves avoiding foods identified as common causes of food allergy. No ... [... more]
Better Health |
Cow's Milk Allergy
The human body is, fortunately, able to fight off many different diseases and chemicals that could do us harm. However sometimes the body's defences go wrong and there is an allergic reaction to something such as a food. Proteins in cow's milk ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Ceiling Suckers
This is a relatively new service. Up until three years ago the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) was unaware of problems with lead dust in ceilings. If you are an allergy sufferer or live in a house that is more ... [... more]
NineMSN OurHouse |
Paper Wasps
In some individuals, wasp, bee and ant stings can cause an allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), but this is relatively uncommon. Effective treatment is available, which involves known bee/ant/wasp sting allergy sufferers ... [... more]
Australian Museum |
Shawn Messonnier, D.V.M.
When your dog is constantly scratching and uncomfortable, you need answers. If the problem is allergies, The Allergy Solution for Dogs can help you provide the best care possible for your beloved companion. Holistic ... [... more]
Random House |
Jane Zukin
Jane Zukin is the author of several books, including Raising Your Child Without Milk (Prima). She also publishes The Newsletter for People with Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy. The mother of three lactose ... [... more]
Random House |
Soya Allergy
Symptoms include vomiting, colitis, diarrhoea, anaemia and irritability. Coughing, wheezing, asthma and rhinitis can all be features of soya intolerance. Asthma can result if soya flour or dust is inhaled. Skin ... [... more]
Vegan Society |
Peanuts And Allergy
The British Dietetic Association (June 1997) says there is no need to specifically delay the introduction of peanuts in families where there is no known allergy. Obviously the peanuts have to be of a suitable texture ... [... more]
Vegan Society |
