Clinical Trials
Join the Fight Against Chronic Urticaria: Participate in Our Clinical Trial! Do you suffer from a rash that is caused by exposure to cold weather, ice cubes or cold water? Chronic urticaria induced by environmental stimuli like the cold is a rare condition that can be...
Lamb Kebabs
Braai food, delicious and free from all common allergens 40 Minutes serves 4 Ingredients: 1 courgette 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 red onion 1 tbsp mixed herbs Salt and pepper to taste 2 tbsp olive oil 350g lamb cubes 4 kebab sticks Method Preheat oven to 220 degrees...
Unraveling the Complexity of Chronic Urticaria
Unraveling the Complexity of Physical Urticaria: A Call for Understanding and Participation Urticaria can occur in different forms. Chronic urticaria induced by physical stimuli, such as rubbing or pressure on the skin, or environmental triggers like the cold may...
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...
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...
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...
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 AfriSpacerTM 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...
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...
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...
World Asthma Day 2023 – AfriSpacer – Promo reel
2 May 2023 was World Asthma Day! Asthma is the most common chronic life-threatening disease of childhood, affecting about 20 per cent of children here in South Africa. Spacers improve lung deposition of inhaled medication given by an asthma pump. Spacer devices make...