Is that a stuffy nose from allergies or a sign of something more? Here’s how to tell.
Allergy
Will 2023 be a bad year for allergies?
The experts from Melbourne Pollen discuss allergy season 2023, what to expect and how to protect yourself
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.
What are Bed Bugs? Dr. Norman Swan
In this brief video, Dr. Norman Swan explains what bed bugs are and the difficulty they preset to those that experience them.
First aid for bites and stings: Spiders
This brief reader on spiders will explains some of the signs and symptoms of spider bites and what you should do to treat them.
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.
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.
Can eating eggs help an egg allergy?
Researchers looked at whether the supervised, stepwise introduction of egg in infants with eczema reduced the incidence of egg allergy at one year of age.
