Refer all suspected food allergies to an allergy specialist, err on the side of caution.
Do not investigate with a broad panel of food before referral
Refer patients and parents of children with confirmed food allergies to Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia as there is so much they need to learn and know
Be familiar with the management of anaphylaxis and the use of the Epipen and Anapen devices
Update the ASCIA action plan with every prescription of Epipen or Anapen and check their technique
Make sure those patients who also have asthma have their asthma treatment optimised and an updated asthma action plan



Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 40 mins

Guest: Dr Wendy Freeman, General Practitioner and Health Educator, Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia; Allergy department, Royal Melbourne Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)


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<li>Refer all suspected food allergies to an allergy specialist, err on the side of caution.</li>
<li>Do not investigate with a broad panel of food before referral</li>
<li>Refer patients and parents of children with confirmed food allergies to Allergy and Anaphylaxis Australia as there is so much they need to learn and know</li>
<li>Be familiar with the management of anaphylaxis and the use of the Epipen and Anapen devices</li>
<li>Update the ASCIA action plan with every prescription of Epipen or Anapen and check their technique</li>
<li>Make sure those patients who also have asthma have their asthma treatment optimised and an updated asthma action plan </li>
</ul>
Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 40 mins
Guest: Dr Wendy Freeman, General Practitioner and Health Educator, Allergy &amp; Anaphylaxis Australia; Allergy department, Royal Melbourne Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
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