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Articles from Dr O’Reilly
Written by Dr O’Reilly, in the language she uses with families — evidence-based, practical, and free of alarm.
Introducing peanut in the first year: what the evidence actually says
Early peanut introduction cuts allergy risk — but the how and when still worry parents. A plain-language walk through the current Australian guidance.
Skin-prick testing: what it feels like and how to prepare your child
It looks more dramatic than it feels. What happens during a skin-prick test, why antihistamines matter beforehand, and how results are read.
Why eczema flares in winter — and five changes that genuinely help
Heaters, hot showers and dry air are a rough combination for eczema-prone skin. Practical, evidence-based tweaks for the cooler months.
How many colds is too many? When recurrent infections deserve a closer look
Young children can have ten colds a year and be perfectly healthy. The patterns that are normal, and the red flags that warrant immunology review.
Managing spring pollen season on the Gold Coast
Which pollens matter in South East Queensland, when they peak, and how to keep hay fever from wrecking your child’s spring sport and sleep.
Little Reactions opens in Mudgeeraba
A specialist paediatric allergy and immunology clinic for the Gold Coast — why Dr O’Reilly built it, and what families can expect.
