Important Announcements
Spring in Melbourne - Finals Season is Hay Fever Season
This week in clinic we've been talking about stuffy noses and itchy eyes. Allergic rhinitis is a common condition that is often undertreated, and the symptoms have a big impact on kids sleep, appetite, energy levels, and ability to concentrate.
Click here to access my favourite resource on hay fever.
Here are the top things that many people don't know about managing hay fever:
1. Hay fever tablets
- There are other treatment options! If your symptoms are debilitating, take this sample action plan to your GP to discuss treatment options.
- Oral antihistamines work best if you take them before your symptoms
2. Nasal sprays
- Nasal sprays are safe and effective for hayfever
- Medicated nasal sprays take at least one week to work, so start taking them on Grand Final day to prepare for the October grass pollen season
- Some nasal applicators need to point into your nasal passage, not just up your nostril. See the video above for a demonstration
3. Simple measures can reduce how much allergen your body meets
4. Immunotherapy is a treatment option for people with severe allergic rhinitis where the allergen is difficult to avoid eg pollen.
Be well and Go Cats!
June 2025 - Welcome Belinda! Our new medical receptionist
I’m excited to join the team!
I look forward to meeting you and your family in the clinic. Please note I work on Mondays to Wednesday.
I’m here to help and make your experience as smooth as possible. Please get in touch if you need anything.
Notice of Practice Relocation
Melbourne Paediatric Clinic relocated in June 2024.
New location:
Suite 3, Plenty Rd Consulting Suites
135 Plenty Rd (Cnr Greenhills Rd).
Bundoora
Located directly opposite the main hospital building. Entrance only from hospital carpark on Greenhills Rd.