Topic Summary
This activity is one of three modules that form the Allergy management in general practice masterclass.
Stay informed with this series of on-demand modules aimed at providing GPs with authoritative, practical information on key topics in allergy management. This module covers thunderstorm asthma, urticaria, and the rhinitis-asthma connection.
Learning Objectives
- Identify patients at risk for thunderstorm asthma and implement practical strategies to prevent and manage symptoms during high-risk events
- Effectively differentiate between acute and chronic urticaria, determine appropriate treatment plans, and recognise when referral is needed for further evaluation
- Assess and manage patients with interconnected upper and lower airway diseases, applying a holistic treatment approach to improve patient outcomes
CPD and Accreditation
This activity is accredited with the RACGP and ACRRM for 1 hour in the Educational Activities (EA) category.

Other Modules in this Masterclass
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Part 1: Allergy Testing, Rhinitis and ASCIA Resources
This module explores practical allergy testing for GPs, addresses allergic rhinosinusitis and its impact on quality of life, and highlights ASCIA’s often-overlooked but valuable resources for allergic conditions.
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Part 3: Anaphylaxis Management in the GP Setting, Teenagers and Anaphylaxis, Dust Mite Allergies, Urticaria and the Allergic Rhinitis-Asthma Connection
Learn to promptly identify and manage anaphylaxis, effectively diagnose and treat dust mite allergy, and support young people with food allergies. This includes understanding treatment options, implementing preventive strategies, and providing ongoing patient education and follow-up care.
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Disclosure Statement
This is a CSL Seqirus sponsored course. The content presented has been independently developed without intervention from CSL Seqirus.
The views and opinions expressed in the presentations are solely those of the presenters and should not be attributed to any organisation with which the presenters are employed or affiliated, and are not necessarily the views of CSL Seqirus.
This activity is proudly supported by an independent educational grant from CSL Seqirus. September 2024.

Allergy Management in General Practice Masterclass
Healthed and the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) have joined forces to bring you this authoritative resource. Developed in response to direct requests from GPs, this masterclass is aimed at addressing the key issues and knowledge gaps that GPs want assistance with. ASCIA members who are leading educators present updates on the most common topics encountered in primary care. Topics include allergy testing, food allergies, anaphylaxis, urticaria, eczema, rhinitis, asthma and dust mites. The experts are leading clinicians who will deliver practically useful, up-to-date, authoritative guidance on what to do about the common issues that health practitioners will face in their practice.
ASCIA is the peak professional body of clinical immunology and allergy specialists in Australia and New Zealand.
ASCIA‘s purpose is to advance the science and practice of allergy and clinical immunology, by promoting the highest standard of medical practice, training, education and research.
Content developed in consultation with ASCIA.
