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...
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...
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...
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...
Vegan Lasagne
Ingredients: 3-4 tablespoons nutritional yeast Cooking oil of choice 1 big onion ½ broccoli ½ cauliflower 1 pkt mushrooms 1 pkt brown lentils 4 big brinjals 1 liter almond, coconut or soy milk 1 can chopped tomato 3 tbsp mixed herbs 1 tbsp crushed garlic 3 tbsp corn...
SA launches it’s first virtual angioedema centre in Africa
Angioedema is sudden swelling often triggered by an allergic reaction. Hereditary Angioedema is a genetic disorder that causes recurrent, painful episodes where the skin or mucous membranes swell. This causes swelling of various body parts, including the hands, feet,...
Ten Flaws and Pitfalls in the Management of Hay Fever!
updated 11/10/24 The Allergy Foundation of South Africa (AFSA), is a registered Non-Profit Company, striving to save and enhance the quality of lives of patients suffering from allergies and immunodeficiencies. The foundation was established to create awareness and...
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Packing a successful lunch box for your child
With the start of a new school year, the top question on our minds is often: ‘What do I pack in my child’s lunchbox?’ That question is hard enough to answer without the added complexity of having a child with allergies. A successful lunch box is not one that costs the...