Asthma is very common, affecting around one in 10 Australians (that’s more than two million people) but how to tell if you have asthma? Studies have shown asthma is slightly more common in boys than girls, but after puberty, it’s more common in women than men. What is asthma? Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the airways. During an …
How to diagnose a food allergy
A food allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs between two minutes and two hours after eating food. How to diagnose a food allergy? Most food-related allergic reactions actually relate to the proteins contained within certain foods which the immune system incorrectly identifies as harmful. Common allergens include peanuts, milk, tree nuts, …
Flu Jabs- What’s the fuss?
Last flu season, researchers recorded that about 220,000 Australians were diagnosed with influenza. The death toll reaching over 430 Australians last flu season, with flu vaccinations being distributed to over 12.5 million of us over that time. What you need to know The peak flu season in Australia is typically from June to July. Symptoms …