Nationwide Pollen monitoring is here
The UCT Lung Institute Allergy and Immunology Clinic is embarking on the exciting and ground-breaking journey of national pollen sampling. Pollen counts are up and running in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Durban and strong differences have emerged between...
Vaping – you are being lied to – but by whom?
Vaping – you are being lied to – but by whom? The original and great hope with electronic cigarettes was that they would be an ideal way to stop smoking – mimicking the hand-mouth tactile aspect of smoking – providing nicotine and no other harmful chemicals – thus...
‘Gluten-Free’ under scrutiny
‘Gluten-Free’ under scrutiny A Cape Town bakery is in hot water again two years after it came under fire for falsely claiming its products were gluten-free. Freedom Bakery was accused of food fraud and false labeling after its products tested positive for high levels...
Lamb and apricot tagine
Lamb and apricot tagine Dairy, egg, nut free (gluten free option) Serves 4- 6 This easy and succulent one pot spicy Moroccan Tagine is full of nutrients such as iron, fibre and calcium. Other vegetables or fruits such as dates can also be added to boost the fibre and...
Junk food may cause food allergy in children in schools
Junk food may cause food allergy in children Advanced glycation end products, or AGEs, which are found in abundance in junk food, are likely associated with the significant increase of food allergies among children in recent years, according to study results presented...
Nasal saline sprays and rinses
Nasal saline sprays and rinses Establishing and maintaining healthy airways is easy, cost-effective and often overlooked. Inside your nose and sinuses is a lining of membranes that filters, humidifies and heats the air you breathe. It is part of the non-specific...
Vegan Chilli with rice or corn/nacho chips
Vegan Chilli with rice or corn/nacho chips Dairy, egg, nut, wheat & gluten free This hearty vegan meal is delicious enough to serve to even the most devoted meat eaters. This chilli dish is packed with flavour without needing to add too much salt. This delicious...
Response Letter: Foods influence childhood behaviour and learning abilities
Response Letter: Foods influence childhood behaviour and learning abilities To Whom It May Concern With respect to the feature titled “Foods influence childhood behaviour and learning abilities,” which has been published in several newspapers, the Allergy Foundation...
Why paediatricians should advocate for stock inhalers in schools
Why paediatricians should advocate for stock inhalers in schools The UK passed a law in 2017 allowing an unnamed Epipen to be kept at school for anaphylactic emergencies. Now, they are also advocating for asthma reliever inhalers to be kept at schools in case of...
Gluten-free blueberry & banana muffins
Gluten-free blueberry & banana muffins Recipe adapted from “Mama Knows Gluten Free” A lovely gluten-free muffin recipe to make with your kids during the school holidays. Healthy and fun! Dairy-free option. Contains egg. No mixer required for these lovely moist...
S. aureus puts kids with severe eczema at higher risk for food allergy
S. aureus puts kids with severe eczema at higher risk for food allergy A defective skin barrier, aberrant local skin immunity and microbial dysfunction all contribute to the pathogenesis of eczema. Recent evidence has also shown that staph aureus overgrowth, in...
Oral Immunotherapy to peanut shown to be generally safe in young children
Oral Immunotherapy to peanut shown to be generally safe in young children Specific oral tolerance induction (oral immunotherapy) to peanut has received varied opinions, with some studies showing the risk of severe reactions being greater in those undergoing oral...
University of Cape Town certified online allergy training courses
University of Cape Town certified online allergy training courses There has been a dramatic rise in allergic diseases both in South Africa and globally in recent years, so much so that we are finding ourselves in the midst of what we may call an ‘allergy epidemic ‘. ...
Egg-free mayonnaise
Egg-free mayonnaise 15 minutes Makes 250 ml Ingredients: 3 tbsp lemon juice 125 ml rice milk 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp mustard 6 tbsp veg oil Method: Measure out all the ingredients and combine them except for the oil in a blender. Blend on the lowest...
Hospitalized children with asthma do not benefit from routine azithromycin given in hospital
Hospitalized children with asthma do not benefit from routine azithromycin given in hospital Azithromycin has been found to be of use in some asthmatic patients because of its immunomodulatory effects on the respiratory tract, in addition to its antibiotic effect....
Allergies over winter time
Allergies over winter time Summer time is coming to an end- allergies caused by grass and tree pollens are easing off- but with a new season comes a new set of prevailing allergens. “Winter –related” allergies can be mediated in 3 ways: exposure to those allergens...
Capricorn Radio – World Allergy Week – Claudia Grey
Capricorn Radio - World Allergy Week - Claudia Grey [/ ]
Pizza twists
Pizza twists Milk free, gluten free, nut free and, soya free (contains egg) 40 minutes serves 4 Ingredients: 250 g gluten-free cooking dough (page 186) 1/4 cup gluten-free chopped pepperoni 1 egg, whisked, for brushing 11/2 tbsp Italian seasoning 3/4 tsp salt fresh...
World Allergy Week 2019 Public Service Announcement 1
World Allergy Week 2019 Public Service Announcement 1 [/ ]
World Allergy Week 2019 Public Service Announcement 2
World Allergy Week 2019 Public Service Announcement 2 [/ ]