Servicing Mackay & Beyond
Mackay Allergy Services provides skin prick testing and immunotherapy treatments for a variety of allergy types. Since 2010, we have been helping patients tackle recurring allergies and their numerous, often distressing, symptoms. Based in Mackay, we have assisted countless patients everywhere from Emerald, Proserpine, Moranbah and Bowen. As most allergy clinics are most commonly located in the Brisbane, we are proud to be able to extend our allergy treatments and services to patients further out from the capital.
Our allergy doctors are dedicated General Practitioners, with extended training in allergies. They are passionate about helping out our rural communities, identifying allergies in patients, and finding ways to treat them and alleviate symptoms.
To book in your next appointment, speak with one of our friendly team members today
To book in your next appointment, speak with one of our friendly team members today, or drop us a line through our contact form. We accept referrals through Medical Objects. Note: Please do not take any Antihistamines for up to 4 days prior to appointment.
Skin prick tests are used to identify your allergies. Advantages include its relative sensitivity and specificity, rapid results, low cost, and the clear demonstration to patients of their allergies.
Skin pricks are normally carried out by our doctors. Your arm will be marked with identifying numbers, upon which minor samples of allergens, such as pollen, dust, etc, are placed. These are applied with a lancet, a slight pin prick, which allows the allergen to place itself just under the top layer of the skin. If you are allergic to any of the allergens used, your skin will most likely react within 10-15 minutes of application. The reaction area will normally cause minor redness or itchiness. This area will then be measured, and soothing cream applied. Based on these results, we are then able to determine a plan of action against your allergies.
Also known as desensitisation therapy or “allergy vaccine”, immunotherapy treats an illness by activating the patient’s immune system in order to achieve desensitisation. Immunotherapy can be administered under the skin (subcutaneous) or under the tongue (sublingual). Immunotherapy is used to identify and treat a wide variety of allergies, including symptom relief for patients with hay fever or allergic asthma.
This type of treatment involves administering substances such as pollens, mould spores, dust mites, or other elements which have been found to produce allergic reactions in the patient. It aims to reduce production of allergy-associated antibodies, moderating the release of histamine, and stimulates the production of blocking antibodies.
Speak with one of our friendly team members today, or drop us a line via our contact form, to book in your next consultation with us. We’re here to help, and happy to answer any queries you may have about immunotherapy.
Consultations
- Short Follow Up $95
- Long Follow Up $190
- New Consultation $290
- Skin Prick Testing $75
Medicare rebate available for these items
Immunotherapy
- Injectables ranges from $320 to $440 per vial (5-6 months treatment) depending on product and allergen.
- Oral drops $500
Excludes shipping and handling of $15
No Medicare rebate
Some private insurance companies offer rebates
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