Allergy & Immune Disorders
Allergic disease affects up to 40 per cent of Australian children and the incidence continues to rise at an alarming rate. It is important to understand why and how this increase is occurring. Our research concerns immune abnormalities that lead to allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema, allergic rhinitis and food allergy. The symptoms of these conditions are currently treated with non-specific anti-inflammatory medications that can have serious side effects. A greater understanding of how these diseases are caused will facilitate the development of better treatment strategies.
Research overview
Our asthma studies focus on examining the immunological mechanisms that lead to inflammation and airway remodelling. Food allergy studies examine the role of food protein hypersensitivity in infant colic, gastro-oesophageal reflux and eczema. We conduct collaborative studies to prevent allergic diseases by identifying early life risk factors for the development of allergic disease and by evaluating the success of intervention programs.
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Allergy Clinic
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