Dr Katie Frith is a consultant specialist in paediatric immunology and allergy. She graduated from the University of New South Wales and undertook her general paediatric training in London before returning to Sydney.
Katie trained in immunology and allergy at Sydney Children’s Hospital and the Children’s Hospital at Westmead after completing her general paediatrics training in London.
Katie is an active member of ASCIA, the peak professional body for immunologists in Australia and New Zealand. She is the current chair of the ASCIA anaphylaxis committee, past chair of the 33rd ASCIA conference, a member of the ASCIA paediatric committee, as well as a number of additional working parties. Katie is also co-chair of the National Allergy Council’s Shared Care project which aims to improve access to quality care for people with allergies, especially for people who live in rural and remote Australia.
Katie has expertise in diagnosing and managing children with food allergies including Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis (FPIES), allergic rhinitis, drug allergies and urticaria (hives). She can initiate treatment with immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis and plan food challenges. Katie is also experienced in looking after children with inborn errors of immunity, including primary immune deficiencies (PID) and immune dysregulation.
In addition to her private work, she is a staff specialist in paediatric immunology at Sydney Children’s Hospital. Katie has peer reviewed publications in paediatric allergy and immunology and is a conjoint lecturer at the Clinical School at the University of New South Wales. She continues to be actively involved in research with current collaborations with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the University of Western Australia.
Helpful resources for people with food allergy
Australian Websites for Allergic/Immunologic Disorders
Immunodeficiency Disorders Patient and Family Support Group
Get involved - Australian Research and Policy
Food Labelling Information - Food Standards Australian and New Zealand
Community Allergy Education
International Websites for Allergic/Immunologic Disorders
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