Singapore, April 20 -- The Australian government has committed a further $14.6 million to drive research, care and support for Australians affected by allergies. 

The funding will support the National Allergy Council (NAC) and National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE) to continue its world class research into allergies while improving evidence-based care and strengthening public health programs.

Allergic disease affects approximately a third of the population and is rising. It spans all age groups with one in 10 babies diagnosed with food allergies, one in 20 adults reporting medication allergies, and one in four Au...