11/05/2026
I was debating about sharing this. But sharing our experience helps to inform and empower others, which is so important, as many allergy families in the past have also shared and helped us. The neffy device is relatively new here in Australia, with many families curious as to how effective it is. Here is our experience.
Just over a week ago my daughter had an anaphylactic reaction and needed adrenaline. She’d been unwell with a stomach bug a few days prior, which I believe played a part in the reaction (as her immune system was low and therefore threshold low). She had an uncontrollable sneezing, an itchy throat, a few hives and breathing was becoming more difficult. We bought the neffy at the beginning of the year and added it to our medical kit, that we carry everywhere she goes (also includes all the regular medications like EpiPens, antihistamines, steroids, etc). So this time we decided to try the neffy and I’m pleased to report that it worked very well! Almost immediately gave relief and within seconds my daughter said she could breathe easier again. The downsides were that when it initially dispensed, it hurt her nose (maybe from the pressure of it) and she was left with a headache for a few hours afterwards. However, she said it was still easier than having an EpiPen. Overall, it was a good alternative for us and seemed to work just as well for her.
The days following anaphylaxis are always emotional and bring with it extra anxiety, but she’s doing much better now. 🩵