Australians face health risks due to allergy care access

Many Australians with allergies face difficulties accessing care, especially in rural areas. Patients often rely on unreliable online information, leading to health risks. Sharon Harley's struggle highlights the long wait times for specialist appointments, forcing her to restart the referral process multiple times. To address these issues, the National Allergy Council has launched Allergy Assist, an online platform to help local doctors provide better allergy care. This initiative aims to reduce wait times and improve access for patients in remote communities.