Grass pollen allergy is usually associated with sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose, and asthma symptoms. For some people, however, exposure to pollen can be…
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Grass Pollen Allergy And Reactions To Tomato, Potato, And Kiwi
Managing a Food Allergy When Eating at a Friend’s Home
Sharing a meal at someone else’s house should be enjoyable, but a food allergy adds planning that cannot be left to guesswork. A dish can contain an unexpected…
The Most Common Hidden Sources of Egg in Processed Foods
Egg allergy is often associated with obvious foods such as scrambled eggs, omelettes, pavlova, and mayonnaise. In practice, egg proteins can appear in…
Can You Be Allergic to Peppermint in Tea or Toothpaste
Peppermint tea slips quietly into the rhythm of Australian homes, from a quiet cuppa after dinner in Melbourne to a herbal tisane ordered at a Sydney brunch.…
An Aussie Traveller's Guide to Allergy-Friendly Dining in Minneapolis
Minneapolis might not be the first city that pops into your head when you're booking flights from Sydney or Melbourne, but for Australian travellers exploring…
How Australians Can Read Sesame Labels After U.S. Labeling Changes
Australia carries one of the highest documented rates of food allergy anywhere in the world, and sesame sits among the allergens that cause the most anxious…
Cinnamon allergy symptoms and how they differ from contact dermatitis
Cinnamon lines the spice shelves of countless Australian kitchens, sprinkled over café flat whites in Melbourne's laneway coffee houses, mixed through Tim Tam…
Allergy-friendly picnic foods for safe Australian summer outings
Australians take their outdoor dining seriously, and summer brings countless opportunities for laid-back gatherings along golden coastlines, leafy botanic…
Why Lentil and Pulse Allergies Can Develop
Lentils are a familiar source of plant protein in Australia, appearing in dhal, soups, salads, vegetarian patties, canned meals and gluten-free products. They…
How skin prick testing helps diagnose food allergies in Australia
For Australian families dealing with sudden hives after a peanut sandwich, an unexpected wheeze during a Thai dinner in Parramatta, or tingling lips from a…