hayfever
Allergic rhinitis: treat early to reduce impact
Treating allergic rhinitis early in the allergy season with intranasal corticosteroids reduces its impact. By Dr Brett MacFarlane, PhD, BPharm (Hons), Chief Pharmacist, Australasian College of Pharmacy Learning objectives After …
Changing concepts: Allergic Rhinitis
The concept of how we manage allergic rhinitis in the community is shifting, thanks to a growing understanding of patients’ perceptions and behaviour regarding treatment Allergic rhinitis is a common …
Rise in meds use
The number of Australians taking cold, flu and allergy medication has risen by almost 3 million in a decade While the rate of Australians’ overall medication consumption has risen only …
Pharmacy top allergy info destination
Almost all Australians with moderate-to-severe allergic rhinitis are experiencing disrupted sleep and its impact on health and wellbeing Mylan Health has released the results of its YouGov Galaxy research in …
Pollen expert warns on asthma
People with hayfever are being urged to get tested for undiagnosed asthma, as a new study reveals the condition’s impact Associate Professor Cenk Suphioglu, the head of Deakin University’s pollen …
Hayfever shame impacts lives
More than a fifth of hayfever sufferers say the condition leads them to disengage with social activities James Nevile, Amcal senior pharmacist, is urging pharmacists and other health professionals to …
Strong genetic link to hayfever confirmed
Australian scientists have helped to uncover 41 genetic regions, which are estimated to account for about 40% of the genetic risk of hayfever A large international study, including contributions from …
Little role for sedating antihistamines: Experts
Newer, less sedating forms can be safely taken long term with no loss of efficacy, according to latest evidence In a new article for Australian Prescriber, immunology experts have concluded …
Use INCS alone, not with antihistamine tablets: experts
A nasal spray alone may be more beneficial than adding an antihistamine tablet when treating hayfever, US experts suggest The Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters, which comprises representatives of …
The peak time for asthma
Act now to help your patients with asthma navigate allergy season, writes Stephenie Shea Asthma is a common chronic condition of the airways, where one in nine Australians are affected—that’s …
Clinical tips: seasonal allergic rhinitis
Pharmacists can help clear up a lot of the myths around hayfever, writes Jarrod McMaugh Seasonal rhinitis may well be considered a pharmacist’s “bread and butter” – from the peaks …
Thunderstorm asthma alert service rolls out
Victorians are set to receive thunderstorm asthma alerts, thanks to data from Deakin University The Bureau of Meteorology will send alerts to Victorians for the first time via the new …