Clinical Immunology and Allergy

(disorders of the immune system including allergies)

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    We are a clinic for immunological conditions including allergies. We care for and treat patients with:

    • immunological conditions: immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases (connective tissue diseases) and vasculitis.
    • allergic conditions: , urticaria (hives), angioedema, rhinitis (hay fever), drug allergies,  food allergies,allergic  and stinging insect allergy.

    Our services

    Our services include:

    • intravenous immunoglobulin infusions to treat patients with hypogammaglobulinaemia
    • allergy skin testing and challenges
    • an injection clinic for desensitization for patients with bee, wasp, grass, cat or house dust mite allergy
    • patient education resources including house dust mite elimination and self-administration of adrenaline
    • nutrition and dietetics advice for patients with severe urticaria and angioedema
    • aspirin desensitization.

    How to access this service

    To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital. You will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next.

    Refer a patient

    GP and Specialist Hotline:
    1300 364 938

    What to bring

    • Your Medicare card
    • Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
    • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
    • Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
    • Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
    • Glasses, hearing and mobility aids

    • Your appointment letter
    • Any special items listed on your letter
    • WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
    • Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
    • Something to read or do while you wait

    • An adult carer to support you and take you home
    • Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)

    • A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
    • Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
    • Your toiletries and personal items
    • Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney either or both
    • Reading material for your stay
    • Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
    • Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you

    Clinics

    Contact us

    Specialist Outpatient Services
    Location: Level 1, Dr James Mayne Building
    Phone: (07) 3646 4444
    Fax: (07) 3646 7212
    Open: Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm

    Need help outside hours?

    For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.

    In an emergency call 000.

    Refer a patient

    To refer a patient to this service, view the Immunology and Allergy referral guideline.

    GP and Specialist Referral Hotline: 1300 364 938