Allergy topics
Allergic rhinitis, hay fever and sinusitis
Find out all about the irritating conditions of sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, including hay fever.
Allergic rhinitis
Rhinitis means inflammation of the lining of the nose. Allergic rhinitis means that this inflammation is caused by an allergy.
Allergic rhinitis relief
Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal (hay fever) or year round. Find out how to get relief for your symptoms by avoiding the allergen, and read about how doctors treat allergic rhinitis.
Allergy blood tests
Allergy blood tests can be used to determine if you are having an allergic reaction, and what you are allergic to.
Animation: allergic reaction
View our animation to see what happens inside your body when you have an allergic reaction.
Asthmatics warned to be prepared in thunderstorm season
Asthma attacks can be triggered by thunderstorms, which raise pollen counts, the NSW Health Department warns.
Hay fever
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can affect as many as one in 5 children or young adults. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for hay fever.
Hay fever treatments
Treatment options for hay fever include the use of decongestants, antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids.
Hay fever: what is it?
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a seasonal condition that can be aggravated by some pollens and grass seeds.
Immunotherapy: treatment for hay fever
Find out how immunotherapy can be used to treat hay fever.
Post-nasal drip
Post-nasal drip is the drainage of mucus secretions from the nose or sinuses down the back of the throat, often causing cough.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis can result from infection or allergy, and can be easily treated.
Slideshow: Hay fever self-help tips
Hay fever - also called seasonal allergic rhinitis - is a common problem. Get some tips on how to prevent and treat hay fever, or at least reduce its severity.
Rhinitis means inflammation of the lining of the nose. Allergic rhinitis means that this inflammation is caused by an allergy.
Allergic rhinitis relief
Allergic rhinitis can be seasonal (hay fever) or year round. Find out how to get relief for your symptoms by avoiding the allergen, and read about how doctors treat allergic rhinitis.
Allergy blood tests
Allergy blood tests can be used to determine if you are having an allergic reaction, and what you are allergic to.
Animation: allergic reaction
View our animation to see what happens inside your body when you have an allergic reaction.
Asthmatics warned to be prepared in thunderstorm season
Asthma attacks can be triggered by thunderstorms, which raise pollen counts, the NSW Health Department warns.
Hay fever
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis) can affect as many as one in 5 children or young adults. Find out about the symptoms and treatments for hay fever.
Hay fever treatments
Treatment options for hay fever include the use of decongestants, antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids.
Hay fever: what is it?
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is a seasonal condition that can be aggravated by some pollens and grass seeds.
Immunotherapy: treatment for hay fever
Find out how immunotherapy can be used to treat hay fever.
Post-nasal drip
Post-nasal drip is the drainage of mucus secretions from the nose or sinuses down the back of the throat, often causing cough.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis can result from infection or allergy, and can be easily treated.
Slideshow: Hay fever self-help tips
Hay fever - also called seasonal allergic rhinitis - is a common problem. Get some tips on how to prevent and treat hay fever, or at least reduce its severity.
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