What is an allergy?

Our own bodies act against us during an allergic reaction but what actually happens? Anaphylaxis can be fatal, diagnosing is the first step to a better quality of life. How do Professor Mimi Tang and Professor Katie Allen from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute diagnose th ...  Show more

How do we cope with our children suffering allergies? Professor’s Katie Allen and Mimi Tang have developed an easy to use management app in association with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. For more episodes download the free LiSTNR appSee omnystudio.com/listener for pr ...  Show more

Sneezes, wheezes, runny noses and red eyes - this episode is all about allergies.An allergic reaction is when your immune system reacts to something harmless – like peanuts or pollen – as if it was a parasitic invader. It’s a case of biological mistaken identity.Professor Judith ...  Show more

This episode covers allergy.

Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/immunology/allergy/ or in the immunology section of the Zero to Finals paediatrics book.

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There's a lot of confusion over food allergies, intolerances, and other disorders with similar symptoms. So how can you tell the difference, and how many of us should be concerned? Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod ...  Show more

OK, it's not technically an allergy, but yes: People can have extreme skin reactions to water. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff.

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