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ASCIA – Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

ASCIA is a member society of the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI). ASCIA is also affiliated with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as a specialty society.

Purpose

The purpose of ASCIA is to advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology, by promoting education and the highest standard of ethical medical practice, to improve the health and quality of life of people with immune system disorders. These include allergic diseases, immunodeficiencies and other immune diseases.

ASCIA works towards achieving its purpose by undertaking a wide range of initiatives that are prioritised to provide benefits to ASCIA members, other health professionals, patients, carers and the community. ASCIA's priorities for 2022-2023 are listed on the ASCIA website

How ASCIA can help

ASCIA provides accessible, consistent and evidence-based online resources, education and training on allergy and other immune diseases.

Information / help lines

  • Web: www.allergy.org.au
  • Email: info@allergy.org,au

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Last reviewed: February 2023

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Locate a specialist - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy in Australia and New Zealand. ASCIA promotes and advances the study and knowledge of immune and allergic diseases, including asthma.

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Drug allergy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Drug Allergy

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Anaphylaxis - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Anaphylaxis is a potentially life threatening, severe allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. Anaphylaxis occurs after exposure to an allergen (usually to foods, insects or medicines), to which a person is allergic. Not all people with allergies are at risk of anaphylaxis.

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Allergic reactions to aspirin and other pain killers - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Aspirin has long been used to reduce pain from inflammation (redness and swelling) and injury, as well as fever. Although it was originally isolated from plants

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What is allergy? - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Allergy occurs when a person's immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless to most people. These substances are known as allergens a

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Drug (Medication) Allergy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

ASCIA PC FAST FACTS Drug Allergy 2023

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Insect and Tick Allergy - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

ASCIA PC FAST FACTS Insect and Tick Allergy 2023

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ASCIA Position Paper - Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP) - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Position Paper - Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)

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Responding to an anaphylaxis emergency when there is limited access to an ambulance - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy in Australia & New Zealand

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ASCIA Guidelines: Vaccination of the egg-allergic individual - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

ASCIA Guidelines - Vaccination of the egg-allergic individual can be undertaken safely with the measles mumps rubella (MMR), the measles mumps rubella varicella (MMR-V) vaccine (which contains no egg protein) and the influenza vaccine (which may contain minute traces of egg protein)

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