The experts from Melbourne Pollen discuss allergy season 2023, what to expect and how to protect yourself
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White-tail spider bite – symptoms and treatment
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation, experts say it’s very unlikely to cause skin ulcers and slow-healing wounds.
What Causes Food Allergies?
Dr. Norman Swan explains the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity. He also advises those who experience discomfort and physical reaction every time they eat.
First aid for bites and stings: Paralysis tick
The Australian paralysis tick secretes a nerve toxin in its saliva. The tick may not be noticed until a search is...
Allergic rhinitis – symptoms, causes and treatment
Rhinitis means inflammation of the lining of the nose. Allergic rhinitis means that this inflammation is caused by an allergy.
Antibiotics
Antibiotics attack bacteria – germs responsible for certain infections. Each antibiotic attacks different types of bacteria and will be useful for treating particular infections.
Can pets at home protect children from allergies?
A study looked at whether having dogs and cats around a baby can help their immune system develop and reduce their risk of developing allergies.
Can eating peanuts cure a peanut allergy?
A new clinical trial using peanut oral immunotherapy was successful in desensitising two-thirds of children and adolescents who were allergic to peanuts.
Asthma control in Australia
Researchers investigated how well asthma is controlled in Australia and its association with asthma related outcomes in Australians aged 16 years and over with asthma.
Bed bugs and bites, explained
Worried you have bed bugs? Here’s how to tell if you’ve been bitten, how to get rid of bed bugs in your home and how to avoid another infestation
