Food challenges are performed to further determine if your child is allergic to a specific food, or has outgrown their allergy. It is NOT performed to ascertain the severity of an allergic reaction (eg anaphylaxis)

North Shore Paediatric Allergy Centre is a dedicated purpose-built clinic for children with allergies. Our staff are highly trained to help children and perform skin prick testing on children. At our clinic, we use a needleless system where the allergen …

Unlike general allergists, gastroenterologists and respirotary physicians, our specialist doctors are paediatric-trained and only see patients from 0 – 18 years of age. They do not see adult patients.

A paediatric allergist & immunologist is a doctor who has completed his/her paediatric training, and then undergone further subspecialty training in paediatric allergy and immunology.  Their area of expertise and interest is therefore in paediatric allergy and immunology.  Paediatric allergy …

At NSPAC, where relevant, we are able to test children for various allergens such as pollen, pets, dust mite and specific food types (eg milk, wheat, nuts, seafood, fruit and egg).  We also perform skin prick testing to fresh food …

The most common allergic conditions are eczema (dermatitis), asthma, hay fever (rhinitis), food, drug and insect allergies.

No fasting is required on the day of the food challenge.

We request that no antihistamines are given to your child for at least 48 hours prior to the allergy food challenge. Your child should also be clinically well on the day. If your child is unwell (or you are unsure) …

Parents should bring the actual food that your child is being challenged to. If your child is having a baked egg challenge, we will supply a muffin recipe for you to prepare prior to the food challenge. We also ask …