Algorithms for diagnosis and prescriptions
Download your free booklet here on Diagnosing allergies in general practice...The evidence, the art of skin prick test and specific IgE measurement, and the interpretation of results. This is written by allergist Dr Vincent St Aubyn Crump.
Download here the Infant formula algorithm based on current funding criteria written by paediatric immunologist Dr Jan Sinclair.
Information to help you help your clients
Families and individuals living with allergies, especially severe or potentially life-threatening ones, need support and information. They need to know how to avoid allergens, and how to manage the many challenges they face in their day-to-day lives.
By joining Allergy New Zealand, we can help you help your patients or clients by giving you access to trusted information.
Additional benefits of
health professional or institutional membership are:
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You and your clinic will have access to the latest national and international medical and scientific research abstracts related to allergy/eczema/anaphylaxis
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You will receive up to five copies of Allergy Today magazine each quarter – an informative resource with daily lifestyle management for your patients/families.
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You will have access to PDF versions of our information resources e.g. Food Allergy Fact Sheets; Allergy Education Guide for Schools and Pre-schools.
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Access to the members-only section of our website where you will find practical information on managing allergies on a day-to-day basis.
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Health professional members will receive one free Inspire Spacer (worth $30) and Allergy New Zealand can offer a special price for orders of 10 or more spacers.
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Member discount rate on all Allergy New Zealand resources and services including special discounts on bulk orders
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Regular up-dates through our magazine and e-network
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Access to information through our extensive networks nationally and internationally, including the latest published research available through the international Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Alliance
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Preferential access to our education seminars and programmes for health and education professionals
Be up-to-date
ASCIA has developed reliable anaphylaxis e-training for health professionals. This free training includes an extensive review process involving ASCIA members and representatives from other medical organisations.
It is made up of eight short modules online. Click here to start.
Information from ASCIA
ACC claims for anaphylaxis, click
here.
The following links to articles have been made with permission from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) and are from their website, www.allergy.org.au.
Adverse drug reactions
Aeroallergen Avoidance: is it worthwhile?
Allergic Reactions to Antibiotics
ASCIA Guidelines for Adrenaline Auto-injector Prescription [PDF (printable version)]
Anaphylaxis Action Plans:
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Anaphylaxis Action Plan - general
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Anaphylaxis Action Plan - personal
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Anaphylaxis Action Plan - travel
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Allergic Reaction Action Plan - personal
Atopic Dermatitis
Common Myths About Allergy and Asthma Exposed
Cow's Milk (dairy) allergy [ PDF (printable) version ]
Diagnosis and Management of Food Hypersensitivity In Childhood
Eczema Care Plans
Laboratory Tests in the Diagnosis of Allergic Diseases
Latex Allergy
Management of Allergic Rhinitis [ PDF (printable) version ]
Nasal Polyps
Rhinitis and Sinusitis
Stinging Insect Allergy
Urticaria
Position Statement: Allergy prevention in children
A summary of the
ASCIA Position Statement: Allergy Prevention in Children is published in the Medical Journal of Australia 2005; 182 (9): 464-467
www.mja.com.au
Medical panel
We are supported by a medical advisory panel consisting of members of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA) – the peak professional body of New Zealand and Australian clinical immunologists and allergy specialists.
Resources
We have a wide ranges of resources available, including DVDs, posters, pamphlets, education kits for preschools and schools, adrenaline autoinjector accessories and more. These are available on our online
shop.
Educational opportunities
We have a range of educational opportunities, including conferences, presentations and workshops. These are listed in
News and Events.
For more information about support and resources for your patients, click
here to send an email to our chief executive, Penny Jorgensen, or phone 09 623 3912.
Anaphylaxis training in schools and early childhood services!
Allergy New Zealand has an anaphylaxis training resource for health professionals who provide anaphylaxis training to schools and early childhood services.
The resource includes a 23-slide presentation written and reviewed by Allergy New Zealand; Pauline Brown (paediatric eczema/allergy nurse, Northland); Dr Jan Sinclair (paediatric immunologist, Starship) and Cathy Sampson (Public Health Nurse, Dunedin). The resource is presented in a specially designed folder and includes the following:
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Introduction
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Evaluation forms
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Presentation in three formats:
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CD Rom
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Overhead acetates
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Flip chart (for small groups)
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Frequently asked questions
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Risk management tips for schools
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Food allergy fact sheets
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Adrenaline auto-injector trainer pens
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Posters
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Revised November 2011 Allergy and Anaphylaxis Guidelines for Early Childhood Services and Schools: these guidelines will be freely available via PDF.
The presentation includes the recently revised Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA) action plans; basic allergy information and practical guidance for schools and preschools.
The cost is $250.00 plus GST per pack and is available to Public Health Nurses or School Nurses who have attended an Allergy New Zealand anaphylaxis in schools presentation.
If you would like any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact
Penny Jorgensen.
