Dr Mariana Melo is a paediatric allergist and immunologist based in Woolloongabba, Queensland. Her practice is at 639 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba QLD 4102. She looks after babies, kids, and young people who need extra help with allergies and immune-related health concerns.
Allergies can show up in lots of ways. In many cases, it’s hay fever type symptoms, skin reactions, or tummy upset after certain foods. At other times, kids can seem “fine” until a trigger hits, like pets, dust, pollen, or specific foods. Dr Melo focuses on finding out what’s going on and making a clear plan for the family.
One big part of her work is allergy testing for children. This can help sort out what may be causing symptoms, so the right avoidance steps and treatments can be used. Testing is often a first step when it’s not obvious why a child keeps having flare-ups, or when reactions are not getting better with simple changes.
Asthma is another common area. Some kids have wheeze, coughing at night, or breathlessness with activity. Dr Melo helps with asthma management for young patients, including working out what might set it off and how to keep symptoms under control. Families often want something practical they can use at home, and that’s usually the goal of the visit.
She also provides immunisation shots for kids. Keeping up with vaccines can feel like a lot to keep track of, especially if your child has allergy concerns as well. Dr Melo helps families talk through worries and plan for immunisations in a way that feels manageable.
Day to day, Dr Melo treats common childhood allergies and supports families through the day-to-day side of living with them. That means talking about what to watch for, what to do if symptoms happen, and how treatment fits into a normal routine.
Dr Melo speaks English and Portuguese, which can make appointments easier for families who prefer to talk in those languages.