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Food allergy
Food allergies are common in children and adults. Peanuts, milk and dairy products, eggs, meat and fish are the most common food allergens.
15 Dec 2005
Penicillin and other antibiotic allergy
Penicillin and antibiotic allergy cause allergic symptoms like rash, swelling and difficulty breathing when an affected person uses antibiotics.
19 Oct 2005
Acute interstitial nephritis
Acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) is a kidney disorder and an important cause of acute renal failure. It is usually caused by infection or drug use.
17 Oct 2005
Aspirin-induced asthma
Aspirin-induced asthma is characterised by aggressive inflammation of the airways, that is, worsening asthma, after ingestion of aspirin or NSAIDs.
17 Oct 2005
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic disease affecting asthmatics. It occurs due to fungal infection of the airways with Aspergillus.
15 Oct 2005
Allergic conjunctivitis (red eye; pink eye)
Allergic conjunctivitis causes uncomfortable, red eyes after exposure to bacteria, viruses or allergens. It causes inflammation of the eye's conjuctiva.
08 Oct 2005
Angioedema
Angioedema refers to rapid fluid accumulation causing swelling (oedema) of the skin and tissues. It can lead to airway obstruction and suffocation.
06 Oct 2005
Insect stings and bites (bee sting, spider bites)
Insect stings and bites from bees, wasps and spiders are usually mild but can cause life threatening anaphylaxis or be fatal if a massive sting…
06 Oct 2005
Spider bite
Spider bites are uncommon but a frequent reason for calling the Poisons Information Centre. Varieties like funnel web spider bite are significant.
06 Oct 2005
