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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
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
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
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Covid-19
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis and Covid-19 Respiratory viruses may cause an asthma exacerbation or loss of control. There is no evidence that well-controlled asthma patients are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 or of
The main difference in side effects of commonly prescribed antihistamines
The main difference in side effects of commonly prescribed antihistamines For our HCP’s, a helpful summary to cut out and keep! Available as syrups, tablets, nasal sprays, eye drops, and intravenous formulations antihistamines
Coeliac Disease and the Socialite
Coeliac Disease and the Socialite Your initial diagnosis of coeliac may have led to hermit-like behaviour. Self-preservation is at the heart of many human decisions. When given a diagnosis and a successful
The wearing of masks for children who have asthma
Advice regarding the wearing of masks for children who have asthma As Covid-19 infections in South Africa taper off and schools reopen, parents of children with asthma have raised concerns about them having to wear
All Grains Are Equal
All Grains Are Equal Written By: Kath Megaw, Clinical Paediatric Dietician BSc Dietetics Hons, Diploma Paediatric Dietetics Kath is a Coeliac Disease sufferer too “All grains are equal, but some grains
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