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HAE (Hereditary Angioedema) Awareness
HAE (Hereditary Angioedema) Awareness HAE (Hereditary Angioedema) is a rare, potentially life-threatening disease, caused by C1 inhibitor deficiency. It is often associated with tissue swelling (edemas) that can locate in peripheral areas (hands,
Valentine’s Day 2019 – Allergy-Friendly Chocolates & Sweets in South Africa
Valentine's Day 2019 - Allergy-Friendly Chocolates & Sweets in South Africa Love is in the air! With the holiday right around the corner, we’ve made a list of food allergy friendly goodies
Mastocytosis – What is it?
Mastocytosis - What is it? What is this? Or how does one even correctly pronounce the word? So there we stood, in the dermatologist’s office, repeating THIS word in our heads out
Will my child get asthma? A tool to measure asthma development
Will my child get asthma? A tool to measure asthma development Many young children wheeze, usually with infections, and most of these children do not go in to develop asthma. However, some
The effects of temperature and humidity on asthma
The effects of temperature and humidity on asthma Both humidity and cold air are two very common asthma triggers and it is important that asthma sufferers bear this in mind. Whilst exposing
Introducing Egg at 6 months old
Introducing Egg at 6 months old Grow Great has run a campaign which promotes the South African National Department of Health and the South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines recommendation of introducing
Oral Immunotherapy – a glimmer of hope!
Oral Immunotherapy – a glimmer of hope! Scientists think treatment in which children take increasing doses of peanut protein will be approved next year. Allergist and Paediatrician Prof Claudia Gray gives her
CCFM interview with Prof Jonny Peter
CCFM interview with Prof Jonny Peter
Itching, sneezing, rubbing, wheezing: should I take an antihistamine?
Itching, sneezing, rubbing, wheezing: should I take an antihistamine? What is histamine and what is an antihistamine? Histamine is an enzyme, occurring naturally in the body in low amounts. It is