White-tail spider bite – symptoms and treatment
Although a white-tail spider bite can be painful and cause temporary skin irritation and inflammation, experts now say it’s very unlikely
Acupuncture helps with hay fever symptoms
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis (commonly known as hay fever) symptoms, report
Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a severe, sudden, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Anaphylaxis symptoms
Allergy-proof your home
Whether it’s house dust mites, mould, pets or pollen that you’re allergic to, there are steps you can take to
Bluebottle stings
Bluebottles are the most common cause of jellyfish stings in Australia. Bluebottles (also known as Portugese Man-of-War jellyfish) vary in
Kids with allergies feel worse-off
Hospital admissions for allergic reactions have doubled in Australia over the past decade, and were five times higher in young
Hay fever treatments
Hay fever symptoms can range from being mildly irritating to being debilitating, affecting a person’s ability to go about their
Immunotherapy treatment
Immunotherapy (also called desensitisation) is a treatment for some allergies, which involves giving a person gradually increasing doses of the
Insect sting allergy
Allergies to insect stings There are many stinging insects found in Australia, and a surprising number of Australians are allergic
Australian scorpion stings not fatal
Scorpions are common throughout Australian gardens and in the bush. There are many different species, with the most venomous located