The Alfred Hospital Referral & Management Guidelines Issue Date: December 2006 Page 2 Latest Update: 20 February, 2008 THE ALFRED SPECIALIST CONSULTING CLINICS APPOINTMENT PRIORITY GUIDE Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology New Appointment Priority Definitions: Immediate -phone Allergy/Respiratory registrar on call on 9076 2000 and/or send to The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre 1. Urgent [...]

The purpose of this review is to highlight important articles on upper airway diseases and immunotherapy that appeared during 2006. Studies from Europe continue to examine the usefulness of the Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma classification of allergic rhinitis as intermittent or persistent and its levels of severity as mild or moderate/severe. A [...]

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What are Migraines?
Migraine headache is a chronic condition affecting approximately 6% of men and 18% of women. Symptoms can be severe, disrupt daily activities, require bed rest, and potentially last for days. The cause of migraines is not completely understood, although is thought to be related to chemicals in the body that cause blood vessels [...]

What is Non-allergic Rhinitis?
Non-allergic rhinitis is a medical condition of unknown cause, leading to symptoms very similar to allergic rhinitis, or hay-fever. Approximately half of people suffering from allergies also have a non-allergic component to their symptoms. Unlike allergies, which can be a seasonal problem, symptoms of non-allergic rhinitis are typically year-round. Non-allergic rhinitis also [...]

What Are Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps are growths that result from the inflamed mucous membranes in the sinuses and nasal passages. They can extend to the opening of nostrils, or even to the throat area. Growths can block the nasal passages.
Nasal polyps often associated with other chronic diseases and tend to last for long periods of [...]

What is Sinusitis?
Sine infection, also called sinusitis, defined as inflammation of one or more sinuses. Sinuses are hollow cavities in the bones of the face. The sinuses are lined with mucous membranes, which usually produces fluid - the liquid is usually water channel into the nasal passages and swallowed throughout the day. However, when the [...]

What Over-the-Counter Medications Can I Use for Treating My Allergies?
There are many uses (OTC) drugs available for treatment of allergy symptoms. Some, such as oral decongestants like Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) and sedating antihistamines like Benadryl (diphenhydramine), has been available for many years. Others, such as claritin (loratadine) and Zyrtec-D (cetirizine / pseudoephedrine), has recently become available [...]

What is hay fever?
Hay fever, or allergic rhinitis, is the most common chronic disease, which affects up to 30 percent of the population. This is the most common reasons for chronic sine nose and problems. Children and young adults who are the most common age group affected by this disease, although many adults and older [...]

Symptoms of eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, including watery, itchy, red, pain, swelling and stinging eyes from. Itching of the eyes is the most important symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Without itching, is far greater than those who suffer from eye allergies. Both eyes are usually affected, although one eye may be more of the other [...]

What is Cat Allergy Due To?
The main cat allergen, called Fel d 1, found in cat saliva, dander from sebaceous glands in the skin, fur, and anal sebaceous glands. Cat allergens, including albumin, which is found in urine, saliva and blood.
How Common is Cat Allergy?
Allergic to cats is very common, occurring in up to 25 [...]

What is an allergist/immunologist?
An allergist / immunologist is a medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of allergic disease, asthma and diseases of the immune system. To become allergist, a person must attend college (4 years) and medical school (4 years), and undergo training at the residence of either internal medicine or [...]