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A guide to hay fever
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
Hay fever (or 'allergic rhinitis') affects up to 1 in 5 Australians at some point in their life. Learn here about the ‘triggers’ and how to manage the...
Antihistamines
Antihistamine medications help ease allergy symptoms. Read more about how they're used to treat conditions like hay fever and asthma.
Pollen allergy
If you have pollen allergy, you may experience hay fever and asthma symptoms. Get tips on how to help manage your exposure to pollen.
Grass allergy
Grass allergy causes someone to have an allergic reaction to grass pollen spread by the wind. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Dust mites
Dust mites are tiny, spider-like creatures that feed on dust, pollen and fungal spores. Here's what to do if they trigger allergy symptoms.
Thunderstorm asthma
Thunderstorm asthma is triggered by a combination of thunderstorms and a high pollen count. Even people who’ve never had asthma can experience it.
Allergy testing
Suffering from asthma or hay fever? They may be triggered by allergies. Find out more here about allergy testing.
Immune system
Your body's immune system is designed to protect you from, or get rid of, infection. Find out more about how the immune system works.
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Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and sinusitis - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Allergic rhinitis, hay fever, sinusitis, pollen
Read more on ASCIA – Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy website
Pollen - a trigger for hay fever - National Asthma Council Australia
Plant pollen is well known as a trigger for seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
Read more on National Asthma Council Australia website
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Allergic rhinitis (commonly known as hay fever) affects around 18% of people in Australia and New Zealand. It can affect children and adults.
Read more on ASCIA – Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy website
Pollen allergy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Pollen from grasses, weeds or trees can trigger symptoms of hayfever and asthma. Pollen seasons can last for several months and exposure is difficult to avoid.
Read more on ASCIA – Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy website
Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) has been used for over 100 years and is a proven treatment providing long-term relief for hay fever. The aim of AIT is to help people react less to their trigger allergen/s that cause symptoms (such as grass pollen/house dust mite). This means having no/less symptoms and a better quality of life.
Read more on Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia website
Allergic Rhinitis (hayfever) - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is one of the most common allergic conditions affecting 1 in 5 people in Australia. It is caused by the body’s immune system reacting to common allergens in the environment such as pollen, house dust mite, moulds and animal danders (skin cells and fur).
Read more on Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia website
Hay Fever & Asthma | Hay Fever-related Asthma Causes & Symptoms - Asthma Australia
Hay fever is a common allergy, also known as allergic rhinitis, that can also trigger asthma flare-ups. Learn more about hay fever-related asthma & symptoms here.
Read more on Asthma Australia website
Allergic Rhinitis Treatment Plan - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
ASCIA Treatment Plan for Allergic Rhinitis Allergic Rhinitis is also known as Hay Fever. This treatment plan has been developed by ASCIA as a medical document to be completed (with type in fields and tick boxes) and signed by a medical practitioner.
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Hay fever allergic rhinitis and your asthma - National Asthma Council Australia
Key messages Allergic rhinitis facts Can allergic rhinitis make asthma worse? What are the symptoms of allergic rhinitis? How do doctors diagnose allergic r
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Hay Fever (Allergic Rhinitis) - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA promotes and advances the study and knowledge of immune and allergic diseases, including asthma.
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Sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis (including hay fever) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: This updated review reinforces the conclusion of the original 2003 Cochrane Review that sublingual immunotherapy is effective for allergic rhinitis and has been proven to be a safe route of administration
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Does controlling exposure to house dust mites improve asthma? | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Chemical and physical methods aimed at reducing exposure to house dust mite allergens cannot be recommended
Read more on Cochrane (Australasian Centre) website
Antihistamines and allergy | Australian Prescriber
There is now little role for sedating antihistamines in allergic conditions. Discover why they should be avoided.
Read more on Australian Prescriber website
Eczema Symptoms and Management | Ausmed
Eczema is a chronic inflammatory skin condition. Eczema often presents as dry, itchy and reddened skin. The reason why certain people develop eczema is largely unknown. It is common for people with eczema to also have other allergies.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
An Overview of Common Respiratory Tract Infections | Ausmed
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are respiratory illnesses that refer to a variety of infections of the sinuses, throat, airway or lungs. They are extremely prevalent, accounting for 20% of medical consultations and 30% of lost work days.
Read more on Ausmed Education website
Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes - Australasian Menopause Society
Many women experience hot flushes and night sweats around the time of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been proven to be effective in alleviating these symptoms (1). Some women however, choose to explore complementary or herbal therapies for relief of symptoms. There have been a great many trials of complementary and herbal medicines and some of these have suggested benefits from certain therapies and others have shown no benefit. It can be difficult for consumers and for doctors
Read more on Australasian Menopause Society website
