More people in Australia are dying from anaphylaxis than in any other developed country, warn immunologists, with medication and bee stings the biggest culprits.
Allergy
Warmer weather brings white-tail spiders out to play
White-tail spiders are on the prowl, according to data collected by myDr.com.au, with the warmer weather bringing more people into contact with the nocturnal arachnids.
Asthma and pollen
Find out how pollen affects asthma, which plants typically cause allergies and how to minimise your exposure to pollen.
Ant sting anaphylaxis mostly due to jack jumpers
Jack jumper ants are the most common cause of anaphylaxis (severe allergy) after ant stings, followed by bulldog ants, a study shows.
Pet reptile food – a cause of allergy
Pet reptiles spawn a new allergy risk, researchers warn, as the grasshoppers used to feed reptiles can trigger asthma and allergies.
Allergy testing a waste of time in hives (urticaria)
People with chronic urticaria may be put through unnecessary and expensive allergy testing, when the focus should be on managing their symptoms.
