All about allergies
It seems like allergies affect so many children these days. In fact, our home town of Melbourne is sometimes called the allergy capital of the world.
So what really is an allergy, how does it show up, and what is anaphylaxis?
And what does it all mean for children with an allergy?
To answer these questions and more, we're joined by Dr Joanne Smart, Director of Allergy and Immunology at The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne.
Looking for more information? We've collected some online resources here:
RCH Kids Health Info Fact Sheets
Allergic and Anaphylactic Reactions
Hives
Hay fever
Peanut and tree nut allergy
RCH Department of Allergy and Immunology Parent information sheets
Information from The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Egg allergy
Cows milk allergy
Action Plans
How to give EpiPen
How to give Anapen
Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia: Schooling and Childcare
All about allergies