AFSA News
World Allergy Week – 28 June to 4 July: COVID-19 and Allergies
World Allergy Week – 28 June to 4 July: COVID-19 and Allergies The coronavirus pandemic is a time of anxiety for most people, particularly those with existing health concerns. Millions of South
Allergy Masterclass update
Allergy Masterclass update A Virtual success AFSA is proud to report back on our first virtual all-day Allergy Masterclass which took place on Friday 8 May
World Primary Immunodeficiency Week extended to 10 weeks due to Covid-19 concerns
World Primary Immunodeficiency Week extended to 10 weeks due to Covid-19 concerns Children and adults who fall ill with recurrent or more severe infections may suffer from an undiagnosed, underlying primary immunodeficiency
Profile: Dr Pieter J de Waal
Dr Pieter J de Waal (M.B., Ch.B.; M.Med (Paediatrics); Dip. Allergy; Certificate in Allergy; National Certificate in Asthma Care) Physical address: Suite G04, Busamed Bram Fischer International Airport Hospital, Maselspoort Road, Bloemfontein Tel:
AFSA News – November 2019
AFSA News - November 2019 Competition Winners Congratulations to our Rugby Jersey winners Riette Koegelenberg and Amelia Japhtha for
Anaphylaxis – one of the prescribed PMB’s
Anaphylaxis - one of the prescribed PMB's Did you know that anaphylaxis is one of the medical conditions listed for prescribed minimum benefits or “PMB’s”? The Medical Schemes Act states that medical
Father’s obesity in puberty doubles the risk of asthma in his future offspring
Father's obesity in puberty doubles the risk of asthma in his future offspring A study performed by researchers at the Centre for International Health at the University of Bergen, showed
Three-in-one-inhaler therapy
Three-in-one inhaler therapy can improve lung function and reduce asthma attacks Patients with severe asthma which is not controlled with standard treatment - leaving them at risk of severe asthma
Children’s Chest and Allergy Clinic, University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria
Children’s Chest and Allergy Clinic, University of Pretoria and Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Pretoria History The Children’s Chest and Allergy Clinic was initiated in September 2005 when the current director, Professor Robin
HAE Youth Summit 2019
HAE Youth Summit 2019 The annual HAE Youth Summit took place in July this year, with more than 100 HAE youth members from around the world. The Summit was run over 5
AFSA News – September 2019
AFSA News - September 2019 Saheti School Nurses conference in Johannesburg We would like to thank Dr Meshandree Naidoo for
Response Letter: Foods influence childhood behaviour and learning abilities
Response Letter: Foods influence childhood behaviour and learning abilities To Whom It May Concern With respect to the feature titled “Foods influence childhood behaviour and learning abilities,” which has been published in
AFSA News – July 2019
AFSA News - July 2019 Kiddy Calmwear™ Coming Soon! AFSA is excited to soon be launching our very own Kiddy Calmwear™ eczema clothing
AFSA News – June 2019
AFSA News - June 2019 Bola Awotedu Training Fellowship We congratulate Dr. Busi Mahlaba for being awarded the Bola Awotedu Training Fellowship