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ASCIA – Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.

ASCIA is a member society of the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and the Asia Pacific Association of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI). ASCIA is also affiliated with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) as a specialty society.

Purpose

The purpose of ASCIA is to advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology, by promoting education and the highest standard of ethical medical practice, to improve the health and quality of life of people with immune system disorders. These include allergic diseases, immunodeficiencies and other immune diseases.

ASCIA works towards achieving its purpose by undertaking a wide range of initiatives that are prioritised to provide benefits to ASCIA members, other health professionals, patients, carers and the community. ASCIA's priorities for 2022-2023 are listed on the ASCIA website

How ASCIA can help

ASCIA provides accessible, consistent and evidence-based online resources, education and training on allergy and other immune diseases.

Information / help lines

  • Web: www.allergy.org.au
  • Email: info@allergy.org,au

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Last reviewed: February 2023

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Allergic rhinitis (hay fever)? - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

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A general information sheet about dietary avoidance and a range of diet sheets for the most common food allergens have been developed by ASCIA. The  ASCIA Dietary Avoidance for Food Allergy FAQ should be printed in conjunction with the appropriate ASCIA diet sheets sheet/s for specific food allergens.  

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What is allergy? - Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)

Allergy occurs when a person`s immune system reacts to substances in the environment that do not bother most people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in house dust mites, pets, pollen, moulds and foods.

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