Threadworms are the most common form of worm infection in Australia. Worms are easily treated with pharmacy medicines. Find out what products are available for worms.
Allergy
Insect bites and stings: self-care
Bites and stings can cause mild irritation or serious reactions, such as anaphylaxis. Most insect bites and stings are not serious.
Video: Food allergy – Dr Golly
Food allergies affect up to 1 in 20 children and 1 in 50 adults, this article looks at how allergic reactions occur and what you can do to best prevent them from happening.
Are you allergic to antibiotics?
According to research many of us who say yes to being allergic to antibiotics may not be, and this in turn can negatively impact you and others.
Ringworm
Ringworm is a type of tinea – a fungal skin infection. The main symptom of ringworm in humans is round patches of dry, scaly, red skin.
Does acupuncture help hay fever symptoms?
Acupuncture has been shown to relieve the symptoms of sneezing and itchiness in hay fever, in an Australian study.
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, sudden, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Find out the causes, symptoms and treatment for anaphylaxis.
Asthma and dust mites
House dust mites are a common asthma trigger. Find out how dust mite allergy is diagnosed and pick up some tips to help avoid dust mites.
Allergy-proof your home
Whether it's house dust mites, mould, pets or pollen that you are allergic to, there are steps you can take to allergy-proof your house.
Kids with allergies feel worse-off
As allergy rates rise, we may need to pay more attention to the mental effects of allergic disease, not just the physical ones.
