Allergy Archives

Pollies demand end to ‘life-threatening’ EpiPen shortages

A Parliamentary committee says Australia needs an alternative supply of EpiPens.

Patients can apply the spray at home rather than having to attend hospital for a higher dose, researchers say.

ACE2 gene expression is reduced in those with asthma which could lead to less severe illness, researchers say.

Or perhaps it is?

There's nothing better than snuggling under a warm quilt, but this case is anything but comforting.

Proportion of parents giving infants peanuts is much higher than thought, shows research carried out in Australian general practice.

Aussie findings show those with allergy are 23% more likely to have the newer acellular pertussis vaccine.

Patients advised to keep recently expired auto-injectors for emergencies.

The TGA says it is allowing the sale of a batch of auto-injectors contaminated with pralidoxime.

The process for doctors helping parents with allergy diagnosis needs 'streamlining'.