Your Pregnancy & Baby: Anxious About My Asthma
Breathe Right: The Concept Of The United Airway
We often divide the airway into 2 distinct parts: The upper airway (nose, throat, sinuses, epiglottis, larynx, trachea) The lower airway (bronchi (airpipes), alveoli (lung tissue) and pleura (lining of the lung)) However, research has taught us that we need to rethink...
Asthma Awareness for World Allergy Week 2022 #BreatheBetter:
https://allergyfoundation-old.local/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/June-Web-Banners.png The United Airway – Controlling Allergies To Control Asthma The week of 5 to 11 June 2022 marks World Allergy Week, an annual global event that raises awareness around allergies and...
Breathing Better Starts with Understanding How Asthma and Allergy Are Connected
World Allergy Week June 5-11, 2022, will focus on airway allergies World Allergy Organization (WAO) will host World Allergy Week from June 5 to 11, 2022, to raise awareness about how asthma and allergic airway diseases are connected and how important it is for both...
Trending Clinical Topic: Epinephrine Auto-injector
Recent fluctuations in the cost of EpiPens — epinephrine auto-injectors that are used as emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and other indications — have led to lawsuits and pricy settlements. Combine that with longstanding anxiety surrounding the injection method, and...
Banana bread / muffins
Egg free and dairy free When the banana bread craze of hard lockdown hit, we found this amazing recipe and had to try it. It became a weekly staple in our household and would get gobbled up within a couple of days. This recipe is originally for banana bread, but bakes...
Mild Coconut Chicken Korma
(Dairy-free) Looking for comfort food? This hearty curry will not disappoint. It is packed with flavor. The delicious and creamy gravy will have your kids asking for seconds. Serve this on a bed of fragrant basmati rice, with rotis, or with regular bread. Ingredients...
Steps to manage seasonal pollen symptoms in South African cities
Which South African city should you choose to live in if you have seasonal allergy symptoms such as conjunctivitis (itchy eyes) or rhinitis (a runny nose)? There is no straightforward answer to this question but let us unpack some of the facts and myths about seasonal...
World Allergy Week 2023
The dates for World Allergy Week 2023 are 18-24 June. The topic is: Climate change worsens allergies: Be ready! The logo is in design by the World Allergy Organisation. Each year, WAO selects a disease topic that has a need for greater attention and provides...
Summery wild rice salad
(Gluten free, option for nut and milk free) Wild rice is a wonderfully balanced food source, providing a healthy mix of carbohydrates, protein and fibre. What’s more, it's also relatively low in calories. One micronutrient abundant in wild rice is manganese, an...
Topical Corticosteroids: Friend or Foe?
Eczema is the result of a disruption in the barrier function of the skin. If one was to think of the skin as a brick wall between the body and the external environment, we can compare the skin cells to the bricks of the wall and recognise that to form a good defence...
New research reveals that introduction to egg before one year of age may reduce egg allergy
Food allergy is a disorder with profound effect on quality of life for both the affected and their family. With a rising prevalence noted in children worldwide, much research has gone into looking at strategies to the development of a food allergy. Egg allergy is the...
Participate in international research survey baked milk/egg diet
Children's Colorado Hospital/ University of Colorado and collaborators across Canada, Europe, UK and Australia are working on an international study looking at baked milk and/or egg consumption by children after the successful completion of an oral food challenge....
Gluten-free scones
Gluten-free scones 45 minutes makes 12 medium scones Ingredients 2½ cups gluten-free self-raising flour salt ¼ cup caster sugar 2 tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 30 g butter, chopped 1 egg, beaten lightly 1⅓ cups buttermilk (approximately) 3 tbsp mixed fresh...
Latest awareness campaigns by allergy awareness advocate Shiv Sewlal
Facebook - click here>> Instagram - click here>> TikTok - click here>> Thanks to Shiv for keeping it real and fun! https://www.instagram.com/shivaika/ https://www.tiktok.com/@shiv_sewlal
Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Zucchini and Corn Fritters PICKY EATING SOLUTIONS? Fritters are a must in any family's armamentarium for quick, vegetables-packed meals. The principles are easy: 2-3 cups grated veges plus one egg (or flax seed egg), seasoning or spices and 1/2 -3/4 cup flour (this...
Can food products be ‘hypoallergenic’, or claim to be ‘allergen-free’?
Claims such as ‘hypoallergenic’, ‘non-allergenic’ or ‘allergen-free’ on food products may immediately draw the attention of allergic individuals or their caregivers. However, sometimes there is a disconnect between what consumers think these various statements mean,...
Creamy Tomato and Carrot Soup
Creamy Tomato and Carrot SoupCreamy Tomato and Carrot Soup Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan There is nothing like a warm bowl of creamy dairy free tomato and carrot soup on a winters day. This richly flavored soup is perfect with toast and bread sticks. Ingredients 450g...
The Bland and the Bizarre World of Allergy
The Bland What is all the fuss about allergy? Snotty noses and itchy rashes certainly don’t seem as important as other healthcare conditions. Firstly, allergic disorders are common. Asthma remains the commonest chronic health condition in childhood. And allergic...
Nut free granola bars
Nut free granola bars Nut free granola bars Wheat free, egg free, nut free, milk free These delicious granola bars make a great addition to lunch boxes or as a tea-time treat. Flaxseeds are used to bind the ingredients in the absence of egg. Flax seeds are very high...