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...
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:...
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...
Flourless Decadent Christmas Chocolate Cake
Flourless Decadent Christmas Chocolate Cake Free from gluten, nuts, soya (contains eggs and dairy) https://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/AFSA-Decadent-Chocolate-Cake-Recipe.jpg Ingredients 200 g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 200 g...
CCFM interview with Prof Jonny Peter
CCFM interview with Prof Jonny Peter [/ ]
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Modern Diet
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and the Modern Diet The human diet has been constantly changing over the centuries and so have our dietary sources of fatty acids. Research indicates that the diet of our ‘hunter-gatherer’ ancestors was relatively low in saturated fat but contained...
Omega-3 Rich Snacks
Omega-3 Rich Snacks Omega-3 fatty acids are found to have a positive effect in a number of inflammatory diseases, including asthma and allergies. Their benefits extend to other diseases which include depression, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and Alzheimers...
Air Pollution and the Developing child
Air Pollution and the Developing child Not only does air pollution negatively affect the developing lungs and brain, it also compounds the effects of aeroallergens to worsen asthma and allergic rhinitis. Read more about the effects of pollution on children. [/ ]