Live Event: If Only You Knew: Atopic Eczema Affects Youth Psychically & Socially
Whilst often dismissed as “just a skin condition” people who suffer from eczema experience physical and emotional consequences that can seriously impact their quality of life. Children in particular, don’t sleep well at night because of the itchiness and discomfort...
Improving Adrenaline Utilisation
Addressing the underuse of adrenaline in anaphylaxis requires immediate action and collaboration from all stakeholders. A recent review paper raised action points we must address to make a positive impact and help save lives. Here's what we can do: Education and...
Pharmacist Intern & Miss SA 2023 finalist Anke Rothmann joins forces with AFSA to promote health & allergy awareness1
July 2023 - Anke Rothmann, a top 12 finalist in the prestigious Miss SA 2023 pageant, is more than just a beauty queen with a crown. As a dedicated pharmacist intern with a passion for helping patients achieve their best health, she has partnered with the Allergy...
Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients: 2 cups mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons soy sauce (make sure it's labeled as gluten-free if needed) 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (for sweetness) 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1...
Live Event: Debunking corticosteroid phobia: Separating fact from fiction in Eczema treatment.
Corticosteroids are proven to be effective in treating eczema by reducing inflammation and relieving symptoms. The fear surrounding them is unwarranted - but as with most things: there are some simple rules that should be followed. When used as directed, in...
World Allergy Week 2023: The Link Between Climate Change & Worsening Allergies
The week of 18 to 24 June 2023 marks World Allergy Week, an annual global event that raises awareness around allergies and their serious health implications. The theme for 2023 is managing allergic diseases amidst climate change, and focuses on educating people about...
Professor Heather Zar and Professor Mike Levin on the AfriSpacer Video 1
South Africa has one of the highest asthma death rates in the world, with around 15000 deaths each year. The effects of asthma can worsen during allergy season as many of the same substances that trigger your allergy symptoms may also cause asthma signs and symptoms...
Professor Heather Zar and Professor Mike Levin on the AfriSpacer Video 2
South Africa has one of the highest asthma death rates in the world, with around 15000 deaths each year. The effects of asthma can worsen during allergy season as many of the same substances that trigger your allergy symptoms may also cause asthma signs and symptoms...
Professor Heather Zar and Professor Mike Levin on the AfriSpacer Video 3
South Africa has one of the highest asthma death rates in the world, with around 15000 deaths each year. The effects of asthma can worsen during allergy season as many of the same substances that trigger your allergy symptoms may also cause asthma signs and symptoms...
Live Event: AfriSpacer™ with guest speaker Professor Heather Zar
We are excited to announce our AfriSpacer™ Youtube live event with guest speaker Professor Heather Zar. Professor Zar was the original brain behind low cost bottle spacers. She is a Paediatric pulmonologist, Chair of Dept of Paeds & Child Health, Director of MRC...
Die Burger 19 May 2023 – Asthma Awareness Month
In a bid to further educate South Africans on asthma to avoid unnecessary deaths, the Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is busting five harmful myths about the disease! Myth 1: It’s better to ‘tough it out’ without taking asthma medication. The lungs do not...
Die Burger 19 May 2023 – Nuwe toestel vir behandeling van asma
Die AfriSpacer™ vertraag die spoed van die sproei uit die asmapomp en laat toe dat meer medikasie suksesvol na die longe gaan. Nuwe toestel vir behandeling van asma Denique Smith , N Nuwe toestel genaamd AfriSpacerTm wat die inaseming van medisyne uit 'n asmapomp baie...
Baby’s and Beyond 1 June 2023 – AfriSpacer launches in SA
AfriSpacerTM launches in SA. A revolutionary new device called the AfriSpacerTM, which makes inhalation of medication from an asthma pump easier and far more effective, has been launched in South Africa by the Allergy Foundation of South Africa AFSA . "It is...
World Allergy Week: Climate change worsens allergies: Be ready!
Each year, WAO selects a disease topic that has a need for greater attention and provides physicians and the general public with a webinar, infographic, and additional information to educate and spread awareness on the topic. This year the focus is on managing...
Why use an AfriSpacer?
Good Hope FM - The Morning Show - 15 May 2023 - Dr Pieter de Waal Asthma Awareness Month - Afrispacer Using a spacer such as AfriSpacer™ with a metered dose inhaler allows 1.7 times as much drug delivery to the lungs, to levels higher than with nebulisers and dry...
What is HAE?
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) is a rare, potentially life-threatening autosomal dominant genetic condition affecting approximately 1: 30 000 people. Many doctors are not familiar with the symptoms, which often mimic those of allergies. Because HAE is extremely rare,...
Allergy Foundation South Africa Sunday Times (Western Cape) – 21 May 2023
From throwaway bottle to asthma lifesaver By SIPOKAZI FOKAZI A low-cost South African invention that helps young asthmatics breathe easier will soon hit the shelves thanks to an experimental prototype based on recycled plastic cooldrink bottles. The AfriSpacer was...
Live Event: What are Biologics and can it help treat moderate to severe Atopic Eczema?
What does targeted therapy for Atopic Eczema mean? Targeted therapy for atopic eczema is a type of treatment that uses new classes of medications to very specifically target components of the immune system that are involved in the development of eczema. This is...
Stuffed Mushrooms
My go-to recipe is a savoury beef ground beef (mince) stuffed into mushrooms and topped with cheese. It’s great for portion control and less mess on your plate. Ingredients: Portobello Mushrooms Beef Mince Salt Pepper Seasoning of your choice e.g. some barbeque spice,...
Ground-breaking new asthma treatment device, the AfriSpacer™ launches in SA
A revolutionary new device called the AfriSpacer™, which makes inhalation of medication from an asthma pump easier and far more effective, has been launched in South Africa by the Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA). The origins of the AfriSpacer™ device began...