Anaphylaxis- a parent’s perspective
Anaphylaxis- a parent’s perspective Response to a social media post A mother describes (on social media) in vivid detail her observations as her young daughter develops anaphylaxis and proceeds to go into anaphylactic shock during a controlled tree nut challenge under...
The Paediatric Asthma and Allergy Clinic at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital
The Paediatric Asthma and Allergy Clinic at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) situated in Parktown in the Gauteng Province, is a highly specialised health care facility offering tertiary/ quaternary...
World Allergy Week: 7-13 April 2019
Food allergy care training modules for school staff set to help manage and prevent fatalities in SA Food Allergy can be mild, severe or life-threatening and the incidence is increasing worldwide. Globally, there has been a 50% increase in hospitalisations due to...
Alpha Gal
Alpha Gal An interesting type of allergy to “alpha gal,” a component of non-primate mammalian meat, has been described in recent years. This leads to the so called “midnight anaphylaxis,” a delayed type of allergy to red meat causing allergic symptoms several hours...
Scientists identify unique sub type of eczema linked to food allergy
Scientists identify unique sub type of eczema linked to food allergy The structure of “healthy looking” non- lesional skin in patients suffering from eczema has recently come under the microscope. It has been discovered that even the healthy- looking skin is...
New Alert Re Drug Allergy Workups
For Medical Professionals: New Alert Re Drug Allergy Workups Drug Reaction: a smartphone application now available to co-ordinate referrals for drug allergy testing and easy reports between patients, anaesthetists and allergists. To be included in the Drug Reaction...
Nut-free spinach & basil pesto
Nut-free spinach & basil pesto https://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nut-free-pesto.jpg Nut free Eating green leafy vegetables and herbs is a great way to boost one’s micronutrient intake. What better way to do it than adding a...
AFSA News – March 2019
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The Paediatric Allergy Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town
The Paediatric Allergy Clinic at Tygerberg Hospital The paediatric allergy clinic at Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) provides a tertiary (i.e. subspecialist and specialist) referral service for children from the northern and eastern parts of the Cape Town Metropole, as well...
Allergy Testing
Allergy Testing “If we can make the correct diagnosis, healing can begin.’ Andrew Weil INTRODUCTION Allergy testing can be a key step in the path of managing allergic disorders, however, these tests need to be utilised and interpreted correctly to avoid confusion and...
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, feet), abdomen, face...
Allergy-Friendly Chocolates & Sweets in South Africa
Allergy-Friendly Chocolates & Sweets in South Africa Love is in the air! We’ve made a list of food allergy friendly goodies for your loved ones this year. There's nothing sweeter than that celebrating Valentines Day. All products are available in South Africa....
Valentines chocolate brownies (milk, egg, nut, wheat & gluten free)
Valentines chocolate brownies https://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/AFSA-Brownies-Recipe.jpg Milk, egg, nut, wheat & gluten free Ingredients: Brownie: ¾ cup rice flour 1/3 cup potato starch 3 tablespoons tapioca flour 2/3 tsp xanthan gum...
Mastocytosis – What is it?
updated: 8/7/25 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 of fear of forgetting. So many questions; the most important one being:...
South Africans eager for the launch of a less expensive, revolutionary auto-injector
South Africans eager for the launch of a less expensive, revolutionary auto-injector Breaking news in May 2018 was that a team of South African biomedical engineers have built a reusable, less expensive auto-injector that accepts epinephrine cartridge refills that...
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 children will go on to develop asthma- the risk is greater in those with...
AFSA Learning Academy – Training initiatives for 2019
AFSA Learning Academy – Training initiatives for 2019 We hear it over and over – “Allergies are on the rise”! Not everybody suffers from allergies, but most of us know somebody who does. There are certain sectors where knowledge and training around allergies and...
Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad with a Greek Lemon Dressing
Tomato, Avocado, Cucumber and Chickpea Salad with a Greek Lemon Dressing Free from gluten, dairy, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, eggs, fish. A quick and easy vegan recipe for a midweek, healthy lunch or an accompaniment to any meal. The star of the dish is the mighty...
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 a child to cold air or a steamed room may help with some croup sufferers, this...
Oral Immunotherapy – a glimmer of hope!
Oral Immunotherapy – a glimmer of hope! Specific Oral Immunotherapy (or “desensitisation”) to peanut has reached “market status” following the approval by the FDA of the first encapsulated peanut powder product for use in peanut densitization, in 2019. Allergist and...