At Brisbane Allergy Clinic we offer allergy consultations and skin prick testing. No waiting lists!
To book please call Brisbane Allergy Clinic on (07) 3180 0010, or Fax on (07) 3180 0011. No Referral Required!
What is allergy?
Allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are usually harmless to most individuals.
Those substances are called allergens and the reaction can vary from mild to life threatening (anaphylaxis).
Mechanism of allergy
When your body is exposed to an allergen, the antibody response system is triggered. Antibodies attach to specialized cells called mast cells.
Those mast cells in turn release several substances including histamine. Histamine will cause swelling and inflammation and as such can cause great discomfort.
Allergy symptoms
Symptoms include itchy and runny nose (allergic rhinitis) eyes and throat, asthma exacerbation and breathing difficulties, colic and stomach upset, eczema, and hives.
Allergies effect one in three people on average.
How can we help?
At the Brisbane Allergy Clinic situated at Canossa, we understand and appreciate the effects allergic conditions can have on your life. This is why we have created a allergy clinic which is both accessible and affordable. Our clinic features state of the art facility utilizing gold standard medical technology. We can help patients from the ages of 2 and over.
For Gold Coast or North Brisbane appointments please visit our associated clinics at Allergy First
At the Brisbane Allergy Clinic we offer the following:
- Comprehensive allergy consultation – Bulked billed
- Skin Prick Testing – *Private Fee (with rebate available, please contact us for fee estimate)
- Patch testing (Allergic dermatitis) – Private Fee (with rebate available, please contact us for fee estimate)
- Food Testing – Private Fee (with rebate available, please contact us for fee estimate)
- Dietitian sessions (food allergies) – Bulked billed
- Immunotherapy – Private Fee (with rebate may be available, please contact us for fee estimate)
Please note we DO NOT perform food challenges at our allergy clinic as those carry a higher risk.
- Aeroallergens (inhaled panel which includes dust mites, moulds, pollens, and certain animals) are available for a private fee (please contact us for fee estimate).
- Food allergens are available for a private fee (please contact us for fee estimate)
Before your first visit:
Please stop taking (if possible) any medication which can interfere with the skin prick testing:
- Antihistamines – stop taking (consult your physician before ceasing use) 5 days prior to your appointment
- Oral steroids – stop taking (consult your physician before ceasing use) 7 days prior to your appointment (topical steroids can be continued to be used).
- Certain antidepressants, cold and flu medications, and blood pressure medications (Beta blockers) can also interfere with your allergy testing. Please inform us if you are currently taking those medications when booking your appointment
- Nasal sprays, antibiotics, and asthma medications should not be stopped and will NOT interfere with your test
- Please notify us if you are pregnant