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COVID19 Symptoms
COVID-19 vs other symptoms A useful tool to use to distinguish symptoms of COVID-19, influenza, common cold, asthma and hayfever.
HAE global awareness day for a rare life-threatening primary immunodeficiency
HAE global awareness day for a rare life-threatening primary immunodeficiency Press Release 15 May 2020 Patient organizations from around the world will come together on Friday 16 May to support a
Innovative bottle spacers for asthma spread across the country
Innovative bottle spacers for asthma spread across the country An innovative approach is set to make a huge impact on treating asthma in South Africa, made more critical during the coronavirus pandemic. Asthma
Low Carb Gluten Free Sandwich Bread
Low Carb Gluten Free Sandwich Bread Free from: gluten, wheat, nuts, soya Allergy Sense, page 203 40 minutes Makes 1 small loaf (12 slices) Ingredients: 6 large free range eggs 1 tbsp
Coronavirus and asthmatic children
Coronavirus and asthmatic children Many South African children have asthma. As coronavirus infections increase, there is concern about what the pandemic means for them specifically. This anxiety is heightened as schools begin to re-open.
Managing Coeliac Disease During Covid-19 – a personal message
Managing Coeliac Disease During Covid-19 – a personal message Written By: Kath Megaw, Clinical Paediatric Dietician BSc Dietetics Hons, Diploma Paediatric Dietetics Kath is a Coeliac Disease sufferer too Lockdown has
Asthma, Allergies and COVID-19: What are the implications?
Asthma, Allergies and COVID-19: What are the implications? The coronavirus pandemic originated in China in December 2019 and the first case was reported in South Africa on the 5th of March 2020.
Are people with coeliac disease more at risk of COVID-19?
Are people with coeliac disease more at risk of COVID-19? Maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle is difficult on a good day. As we enter a time of uncertainty as South Africa braces itself
Colour Me Allergic
Colour Me Allergic Hair dyes and temporary dark henna tattoos may cause allergic reactions. Para-phenylenediamine (PPD) is a preferred component of hair dyes and black henna tattoos due to the long lasting,
COVID-19: The Real Facts
COVID-19: The Real Facts What is the Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19? Coronavirus is a virus causing cold and flu symptoms and has been around and identifiable for many, many decades. In December 2019,