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The foremost allergy centre in the South Island. All your hayfever and food allergies tested, diagnosed and treated by trained medical professionals.

15/09/2025

Ready to start your allergy management journey?
Spring's beauty is undeniable, but you don't have to suffer through the sneezing season! Take the first step towards breathing easier.
Appointments are filling fast! Complete our online questionnaire to check if skin prick testing is right for you and secure your spot before we're fully booked.

🌐 Start your questionnaire: https://allergyservice.co.nz/our-services/

24/07/2025

🐕 Even our furry friends can trigger allergies! But don't let pet allergies stop you from enjoying life with your four-legged family members.
Did you know South Island Allergy Service is Southern Cross affiliated? Check your insurance cover and get to the root of your allergy symptoms - whether it's pets, pollen, or other triggers!

Fill out our online questionnaire today to get started: https://allergyservice.co.nz/our-services/ ✨

03/07/2025

🌧️ The recent Christchurch weather has us all dreaming of warmer months and sunny days ahead! 🌸 Don't let itchy eyes and a runny nose spoil your spring plans. Get ahead of seasonal allergies now - our local South Island Allergy Services team is here to help you breathe easier this spring. Contact us today: https://allergyservice.co.nz/our-services/ 💚🌿

09/01/2023

We're open for 2023! 🌿

If you are interested in making an allergy testing appointment with our clinic you can give us a call on (03) 361 0400 or email us at admin@allergyservice.co.nz

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas to all our patients and staff! 🌿
We will be closed over the holiday season and reopen on the 10th January.

11/12/2022

Hayfever management 🌿

As well as using nasal sprays, antihistamines and eye drops, reducing your exposure to pollen is one of the best ways to help manage hayfever symptoms.

Pollen release is favourable on warm, dry, windy days and usually occurs in the morning.
During this time of the day we recommend the following tips for managing your symptoms:

- Staying indoors and keeping windows closed as much as possible

- Keeping windows closed while driving and using a ventilation system that filters out pollen

- Having tissues on hand at all times and wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes

- Removing allergenic plants from the garden (often imported species). New Zealand natives and brightly coloured flowers are usually low allergenic.

- Taking spring/summer holidays in costal areas where pollen is blown inland

If you have any questions regarding allergy testing for hayfever symptoms you can give us a call or email us at admin@allergyservice.co.nz

20/11/2022

Did you know- one third of New Zealanders are affected by allergic rhinitis (hayfever). 🌿

If you suffer from hayfever symptoms during the spring/summer or even all year round, desensitisation/immunotherapy could be a possible treatment option for you.

Feel free to give us a call or send us an email if you would like to know more!

13/11/2022

Oral Allergy Syndrome 🌿

Do you ever find yourself with an itchy or scratchy mouth or throat after eating raw fruits or vegetables? Do you also suffer from allergic rhinitis (hayfever)? It may be that you have Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS).

Around 50-70% of those with a pollen allergy are likely to experience Oral Allergy Syndrome. This is because the proteins in some fruits and vegetables are similar to the protein in various pollens, (these are also known as cross reactive proteins). When eating these particular fruits or veggies, the immune system mistakes the proteins for those of a pollen allergen and causes the itchy/scratchy mouth or throat.

Tips for reducing OAS symptoms:
- Where possible, avoid the raw fruits and vegetables that trigger symptoms, particularly during the pollen season
- Cooking or baking fruit & veggies will help break down the protein causing the allergy reaction
- Peeling is also another good method to use as most of the OAS-inducing protein is located in the skin

If you have any questions around Oral Allergy Syndrome or Hayfever you can give us a call on 03 361 0400 or email us at admin@allergyservice.co.nz

07/11/2022

Many hayfever sufferers don’t realise how much of an impact symptoms have. After a while, the annoying constant runny nose and itchy eyes become ‘normal’. Take the first step towards relief by giving us a call or sending us an email to discuss allergy testing.

24/10/2022

Dog dander or English Plantain… what’s causing your runny nose, congestion, sneezing or itchy eyes? 🌿

Come get tested and see how how you can enjoy your dog and outdoor walks again!

16/10/2022

Do you wake in the morning with a congested or runny nose, sneezing and or itchy eyes?

For those who experience Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever) symptoms all year round, it can sometimes be a sign of a House Dust Mite allergy.

It is not about cleanliness. These Dust Mites are found everywhere that humans shed skin. Most commonly, pillows, bedding, carpet, soft furnishings, clothing and soft toys.

Though it is impossible to completely rid your home of House Dust Mites, there are things you can do to reduce your exposure:

- Washing sheets weekly in hot water (if you aren't able to do hot water washes, you can add tea tree or eucalyptus oil to the wash)

- Replacing pillows and duvets every 1-2 years or using a "House Dust Mite specific" pillow and mattress protector.

-Removing sheepskins and woollen underlays in your home

If you think you may have a House Dust Mite allergy, this can be diagnosed by a visit to our allergy doctor and nurse, who can perform simple skin prick testing and discuss various treatment/management options available to you.

09/10/2022

Allergy management 🌿

Regular use of antihistamine medication in combination with nasal sprays and eye drops is optimal for preventing/ managing symptoms of seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever).

Many antihistamines, nasal sprays and eye drops are available on prescription from your GP, however some are not funded. For advice on these, you can visit your local pharmacist.

Other lifestyle measures you can incorporate to manage hay fever symptoms include:
- Showering after outdoor activities where there has been lots of pollen exposure
- Wearing sunglasses to reduce pollen that gets into the eyes
- Using re-circulated air in the car when pollen levels are high
- Drying bedding and clothing inside or in a dryer

If you are still struggling to control your symptoms, you can give us a call or send us an email to chat further.

Address

4 Yaldhurst Road
Christchurch
8041

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.allergyservice.co.nz/

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