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James Tsindos’ family: sisters Elpida (left), Kristina and Georgia, mother Venetia and father Harry Tsindos. Their 17-year-old son, James, died in 2021 after going to Holmesglen Private Hospital.

‘He had the world at his feet’: Coroner finds ‘missed opportunities’ in teen’s anaphylactic death

As details of his teenage son’s final moments were read out in the Victorian Coroner’s Court, Harry Tsindos hunched over in his chair, put his head in his hands and wept.

  • Melissa Cunningham

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Max McKenzie who died in August 2021 after accidentally consuming walnuts. 

‘Max should still be with us’: Teenager who died of anaphylaxis should have been treated sooner, coroner finds

When experienced emergency doctor Ben McKenzie arrived at Box Hill Hospital he found himself having to intervene and try to resuscitate his own dying son. 

  • Melissa Cunningham
Peanut allergies are among the most common among children in Australia.

Could we be turning the corner on peanut allergies? A new study offers hope

Australia has one of the highest rates of infant food allergies in the world. But new research from the US is producing promising results.

  • Claire Burke

‘It triggers an explosion’: What causes allergies and can they be prevented?

Five million Australians have allergies. How can parents know if their child has one? And how is an intolerance different?

  • Jackson Graham
Researchers have found Melbourne’s pollen season is starting earlier and giong for longer, which could mean more days per year when thunderstorm asthma consitions arise.

Melbourne is the thunderstorm asthma capital of the world. And the pollen season is getting longer

Melbourne is also the allergy capital of the world, and a longer pollen season will exacerbate it.

  • Wendy Tuohy
Photograph of Harry Tsindos, father of James Tsindos,

Wheeze should have been red flag, inquest into teen’s death hears

James Tsindos, 17, went from experiencing seemingly mild symptoms, linked to a nut allergy, to a cardiac arrest.

  • Melissa Cunningham
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Australians with hay fever are dreading Spring and the pollen it brings.

Nothing to sneeze at: Why so many Australians suffer from hay fever

A record one-in-four people now have the debilitating condition, which is a risk factor for developing asthma.

  • Henrietta Cook
Hunter Chatwin, 10 months, and his mum Kirsten are involved in a new oral immunotherapy program at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne

Radical new approach to treating food allergies rolled out across Australia

Experts hope a daily dose of peanut powder could be the game changer in helping Australia tackle its mantle as allergy capital of the world.

  • Henrietta Cook
Debra Azzopardi and her son Blake, 21, who has life-threatening food anaphylaxis.

‘Often I just don’t eat’: Food allergies a challenge when Joel dines out

Waitstaff should be trained in food allergies just like they are trained in the responsible service of alcohol, advocates say.

  • Mary Ward
Experts say hundreds of thousands of people would suffer painful bites each year under a national fire ant outbreak, which could cause up to 175,000 allergic reactions.

Fire ant spread to Tasmania sparks health warning

Experts warn hospitalisations and deaths due to stinging insects are likely to significantly increase if fire ants become endemic in Australia, adding to pressure on the medical system.

  • Mike Foley