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Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia

Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia (A&AA) has operated since 1993 and is the only national patient support organisation dedicated to improving the lives of Australians with allergic disease including those at risk of anaphylaxis.

As a registered charity, A&AA helps Australians manage the everyday, providing them with evidence-based information, resources, services and support free of charge so that they can live safer and more confident lives.

Allergic disease is a chronic condition that includes allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis, allergic asthma, food and insect allergies and other potentially life-threatening conditions.

Vision and mission

Our mission is to improve the health & wellbeing of Australians living with allergic disease.

How A&AA can help

A&AA strives to support Australians living with allergies to live safer more confident lives, they do this by providing free evidence based resources and services. Check our their website (allergyfacts.org.au) for more information on how they can help.

Information / helpline

  • For guidance on living life with allergic disease (not medical advice / not emergency line) call 1300 728 000 Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm AEST
  • In an emergency call triple zero (000)

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Last reviewed: April 2026

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What is an allergy? - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

An allergy is an overreaction by the body’s immune system to a normally harmless substance, called allergens.

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Allergic conjunctivitis - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

What is Allergic conjunctivitis? Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation of the thin membrane that covers the inside of the eyelids and the eyes, known as the ‘conjunctiva’. People with allergic conjunctivitis can experience: Redness in both eyes Itching and burning of the eye and the surrounding area Watery eyes Painful eyes in direct sunlight Swollen eyelids

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Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

The above animation has been shared with permission from the National Allergy Council. The body’s immune system reacts to these common allergens which for most people are harmless. The immune system's response causes symptoms. Common symptoms include Runny nose Itchy nose Sneezing Itchy and watery eyes Blocked nose and snoring Some people need to clear their

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Allergen Immunotherapy (AIT) for allergic rhinitis - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

AIT, also known as desensitisation, is available to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) that has not responded well to intranasal corticosteroid nasal spray (INCS) treatment. AIT has been used for more than 100 years and is a proven treatment...

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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

On this page The above animation has been shared with permission from the National Allergy Council. There is no cure for eczema but for most people it can be managed very well, and the good news is that 70% of children grow out of it. Eczema patterns usually change with increasing age. Potential eczema triggers There

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Eczema management and treatment - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) management may be required for many months or even years, but by having the right plan in place, the condition can be manageable.

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Food allergens - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

Read more about the different food allergens, that are the most common triggers of food allergic reactions.

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Egg - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

Updated April 2025 Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood, affecting about 9% of infants up to the age of 12 months. By six years of age only 1.2% of children still have an egg allergy. Most children, even...

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Milk/Dairy - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

People with cow’s milk (dairy) allergy are allergic to the protein in milk. Milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies in childhood, affecting more than 2% of babies in Australia.

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Tree nut - Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia

In Australia, tree nuts that commonly trigger allergic reactions include almond, Brazil nut, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia, pecan, pine nut, pistachio and walnut.

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