Susan L. Prescott is an Allergist based in 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA, Australia. She helps people when allergies and immune-related issues are getting in the way of everyday life. Allergy symptoms can be scary, especially when they come on fast, so the goal is to make things clear and practical.
Her clinic care often covers conditions like asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema), and allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Some days it’s skin problems. Other days it’s breathing, coughing, or wheeze. In many cases, it’s about figuring out what’s triggering symptoms and what can be done to reduce flare-ups.
Susan also looks after patients with food allergies and anaphylaxis risk. Reactions can happen at home, at school, or out in the community, so it helps to have a plan for what to do if things go wrong. At times, this includes discussing safer ways to manage exposures, plus what to watch for in the lead-up to a reaction.
There are also referrals for issues like stridor and other breathing concerns. And for some people, allergy and immune health sit alongside general health matters, including malnutrition and obesity in children. When more than one thing is going on, she focuses on sorting out the main drivers so care feels more organised, not overwhelming.
Skin conditions can be part of the picture too. Susan treats problems such as rosacea and acne, especially when there’s a link to irritation, inflammation, or sensitivity. She also manages a range of immune-related concerns, including common variable immune deficiency, where staying on top of symptoms and prevention can make a big difference over time.
In some cases, care needs to cover specific acute problems as well. Her services include support around tetanus and other urgent health needs, and she works through the right next steps based on how a patient is presenting. She also keeps up with current information that affects allergy and immune care, so treatment plans can be updated when needed.