Other Allergy

Allergic reactions occur when a person reacts to a substance (allergen) in the environment which is harmless to most people. Allergens are most commonly found in dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, ticks, moulds, foods, latex and some drugs (medications).

Allergic disease includes multiple chronic conditions, such as anaphylaxis, food allergies, drug (medication) allergies, venom (insect and tick) allergies, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis (eczema) and asthma.

Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction and should always be treated as a medical emergency. Anaphylaxis requires immediate treatment with adrenaline (epinephrine), If treatment with adrenaline is delayed, this can result in fatal anaphylaxis.