Allergy

Click on the links below to download information about common allergy tests, allergen-avoidance methods, and allergy treatments. Links will open in a new window.

For more information and resources on a wide range of current topics in allergy and immunology, we recommend you visit www.allergy.org.au,  the website of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA). ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunologists and allergists in Australia and New Zealand. Professor Harvey is a member of ASCIA and regularly attends and speaks at meetings of professional allergists in Australia

You may be interested in ASCIA’s patient resources, which include links to general information about asthma, allergy, and autoimmune diseases. ASCIA also publishes guidelines for anaphylaxis management and action plans for allergic reactions and  insect venom reactions, as well as anaphylaxis first-aid, Epi-Pen use, and travel resources for individuals with serious allergies.

Click here to visit ASCIA’s anaphylaxis resources.

Common web based air quality and pollen counts are available from these sources:

Pollen counts

Weatherzone pollen counts

Accuweather pollen counts

Air quality

NSW Environment  & Heritage air quality map

NSW Environment & Heritage air quality daily data

Australian Bureau of Meteorology Air Quality Resources