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AEROALLERGEN SENSITISATION AND ALLERGIES Asthma, food allergy and a high risk of anaphylaxis frequently occur together. 55 If a child has been diagnosed with asthma and ana-
management and education around anaphylaxis, including prescribing an adrenaline autoinjector and providing an anaphylaxis plan. 55 Adrenaline autoinjectors may be life-saving in children
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy( ASCIA) has a suitable anaphylaxis plan for children, parents and carers.
Aeroallergen sensitisation can be a key contributor to both
symptom control. Multiple aeroallergen sensitisation is a strong predictor for frequent flare-ups and persistent asthma. 56 Although aeroallergens are accepted triggers of asthma flare-ups, most patients
tested for aeroallergen sensitisation. 57, 58 Considering the important role they play in a child’ s asthma symptom control, seek early testing and offer education on simple preventive measures. ASCIA has
phylaxis, it is important to provide
with life-threatening asthma. The
the development of asthma and
with asthma are not routinely
parent / carer advice leaflets on
Image used with permission of the parent.
Source: National Asthma Council Australia( 2020)/ bit. ly / 4ev7Yvp
Figure 6. Young girl being administered inhaler via spacer.
Figure 7. Symbicort-specific asthma action plan.