What are hives?
Hives (otherwise known as Urticaria) are characterised by circular red, raised and itchy wheals on the surface of the skin….
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What is fexofenadine?
What is fexofenadine, and what is it used for? Fexofenadine is an antihistamine, which is a type of medication used…
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What are allergies? Allergies are caused by an overreaction of the immune system to a particular substance, known as an…
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Why do children develop allergies? Children with allergies have an immune system that is overactive. It has at some stage mistakenly…
Learn MoreAre allergies on the rise?
Are allergies on the rise? Allergic disease currently affects more than four million Australians and is rising in prevalence. It…
Learn MoreAllergies giving you a runny nose and itchy eyes? Here’s help.
What causes a runny nose? A runny nose — also known as rhinorrhoea — is excess drainage produced by the…
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How do I manage my nasal allergies? Allergy symptoms can be overwhelming. When you’re feeling congested and miserable, it can…
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What are allergies? Allergy symptoms occur when your body’s immune system overreacts to something that is usually harmless for most people,…
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Acute: Describes a disease or condition with a rapid onset, intense or severe symptoms and of brief duration. Allergen: Any…
Learn MoreSuffer from hayfever? Which medicine may help to alleviate your symptoms?
With so many hayfever and allergy medications to choose from, how do you know which one may help to alleviate…
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What are antihistamines? Antihistamines are used by allergy sufferers to relieve allergy symptoms from seasonal and year-round allergies. What types of…
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