Allergy

The “high risk” of psychiatric side effects has led Medsafe to call for the over-the-counter oral antihistamine, promethazine (brand name Phenergan) not to be used by children aged under six

Pharmac’s proposal to fund adrenalin auto injectors has proved hugely popular with health professionals and the public and looks set to be approved before the end of the year

“The best news for allergy sufferers in 25 years” is how Allergy New Zealand’s Chief Executive is describing today’s announcement that Pharmac will consult on funding adrenaline auto injectors for those who need them

Spring is here and for many people that means having an annual spring clean. But dusting down the shelves can lead to itchy eyes and runny noses. Jonathan Chilton-Towle talks to pharmacist HeeSeung Lee about what can be done to reduce allergens in the home and how to treat resulting reactions 

You may have noticed that spring has sprung earlier than usual, which means the pollen season has had a head start on previous years.

YOU MAY HAVE noticed that spring has sprung earlier than usual, which means the pollen season has had a head start on previous years.

After numerous attempts to get Pharmac to fund adrenalin auto-injectors for anaphylaxis, the drug-fund­ing agency has placed the devices on its “options for funding list”

After numerous attempts to get Pharmac to fund adrenalin auto-injectors for anaphylaxis, the drug-fund­ing agency has placed the devices on its “options for funding list”

Christchurch pharmacist Sarah Mooney looks at allergies, from the most severe form – anaphylaxis – to the much more common trifecta of asthma, hay fever and eczema

Three serious allergic reactions, including one case of anaphylaxis, have been reported following the COVID-19 vaccine but they were managed well by vaccinators, says director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield