Food Allergy Allergy occurs when a person reacts to substances present in food or environment that are harmless to most...
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Hills Allergy and Specialists Clinic offers healthcare services for both paediatric and adult patients. Our team consists of specialists and allied health professionals who works collectively to provide the best care for you and/or your child.
We aim to provide a complete care for your health concerns in our clinic by a team of experienced and trusted specialists. Over 4 million Australians are living with allergic conditions and this includes allergic rhinitis, food allergies, eczema, and asthma. In children the allergic conditions affect quality of life, quality of sleep, and it can compromise their learning, growth, and behaviour. In adults these conditions affect the quality of life and reduced productivity in education and performance at work.
We, at Hills Allergy and Specialists Clinic at Norwest, hope to offer a comprehensive medical care to your family. We aim to provide a complete care to babies, children, and adults and this includes consultation with an Allergist and Immunologist (paediatric/adult specialist), skin prick tests (SPT), management of allergic diseases, supervised food challenges, immunotherapy to dust mites, pollen, cat/dog, honey bee/wasp, use of biologic agents in severe eczema and other conditions.
Booking and Preparation
1. Booking & Preparation
Call and book the appointment
Bring a valid referral letter
Valid Medicare card to claim the rebate
NO antihistamines 3 days prior to appointment
Day of Consultation
2. Day of Consultation
Arrive 15 minutes prior for parking and paperwork
Sometimes a delay of 20-30 mins may occur
Appointments can
take up to 1-1.5 hours
Bring previous skin prick
tests if available
Assessment and
management plan
provided
Skin Prick Test
3. Skin Prick Tests
Performed on the day of consultation
NO antihistamines 3 days prior to appointment
It takes 20-30 minutes for these tests
Results of skin prick tests provided on the day
Food Challenge
4. Food Challenge
Low risk challenges will be arranged in our clinic
Appointment for challenge arranged on the day of the consultation
High risk challenges – referral made to the hospital
Refer to Food Challenge section for more information
Follow Up
5. Follow up
Children with food allergies need a regular review (usually in 6 to 12 months) for reassessment and repeat skin prick tests as this helps to determine if a food challenge is required.
You will be advised about your next follow up on the consultation day.
Booking and Preparation
1. Booking & Preparation
Call and book the appointment
Bring a valid referral letter
Valid Medicare card to claim the rebate
NO antihistamines 3 days prior to appointment
Day of Consultation
2. Day of Consultation
Arrive 15 minutes prior for parking and paperwork
Sometimes a delay of 20-30 mins may occur
Appointments can
take up to 1-1.5 hours
Bring previous skin prick
tests if available
Assessment and
management plan
provided
Skin Prick Test
3. Skin Prick Tests
Performed on the day of consultation
NO antihistamines 3 days prior to appointment
It takes 20-30 minutes for these tests
Results of skin prick tests provided on the day
Food Challenge
4. Food Challenge
Low risk challenges will be arranged in our clinic
Appointment for challenge arranged on the day of the consultation
High risk challenges – referral made to the hospital
Refer to Food Challenge section for more information
Follow Up
5. Follow up
Children with food allergies need a regular review (usually in 6 to 12 months) for reassessment and repeat skin prick tests as this helps to determine if a food challenge is required.
You will be advised about your next follow up on the consultation day.
Hills Allergy and Specialists Clinic
Suite 304, Q Central, 10 Norbrik Drive Bella Vista NSW 2153
(02) 7226 1451
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
We are conveniently located across the road opposite Norwest Private Hospital
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