aha!infoline: free advice for professionals
Do you advise people with allergies, intolerances, respiratory or skin conditions and would like a second opinion? The aha!infoline provides you with fast, independent and practical support.
Who is the advice for?
For healthcare professionals (e.g. doctors, medical practice assistants, nursing staff), pharmacies, as well as people working in educational or care settings as well as other professionals who advise individuals with allergies, intolerances, respiratory or skin conditions.
What the aha!infoline offers you
- Professional assessment of questions and cases from your daily practice
- Triage and safety: when is self-managementsufficient and when should a doctor or specialist be consulted
- Communication support: explaining clearly, addressing uncertainties, and clarifying next steps
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Reliable information and appropriate support options that can be passed on to affected individuals
Our areas of expertise
Our team of experts specialises in various topics, including:
- Pollen allergy
- House dust mite, animal dander, or mould allergy
- Allergic asthma
- Food allergies
- Intolerances (e.g. lactose, fructose, histamine)
- Insect venom allergy
- Contact allergies (e.g. nickel, fragrances, cosmetics)
- Urticaria (hives)
- Eczema (e.g. atopic eczema / atopic dermatitis, hand eczema)
- Drug allergy
- Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- Light reactions / “sun allergy”
Our expert team does not provide medical diagnoses. In case of an acute emergency, call the emergency number 144.
How to reach us
Telephone consultation
031 359 90 50
Tuesday to Friday, 8:30–12:00
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Email consultation
Reply within 2 working days
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Continuing education and lectures
In addition to individual case consultations, we offer continuing education and lectures for healthcare professionals, educational care staff, pharmacies, and other organisations and target groups. More information under Offers for professionals
Frequently asked questions
No. The consultation is free of charge, whether you call or write to us. Our service is financed through private donations and public contributions.
You will receive advice from our experienced professionals who specialise in allergies, intolerances, respiratory and skin conditions.
Marie-Hélène Corajod
BSc in Life Sciences (Consumer Sciences and Marketing)
MSc Food, Nutrition and Health
Sonja Hartmann
Nurse HF
NDS Nursing Care Advice
Héloïse Perrin
Project management and support
Specialist services
Nadia Ramseier
BSc BFH in nutrition and dietetics
CAS Digital Learning
Bettina Ravazzolo
Nurse HF
MAS Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Alexandra van Steenkiste
BSc BFH in nutrition and dietetics
CAS Food Allergies and Intolerances
By telephone, we provide advice in German and French. In writing, we respond in all languages and use translation tools if needed.
Yes, we treat your information confidentially. To process your request and for statistical purposes, we generally collect contact details. More information can be found in our privacy policy.
This varies greatly: sometimes 5 minutes are enough, sometimes it takes longer.