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Introduction The motivation for producing guidelines for treating adult asthma is the same as that for children; the belief being that a more uniform approach ensures that the greatest number of asthmatics are offered the most effective and affordable management of their condition. Guidelines published in other countries are not necessarily directly applicable to the…

VOL.8 No.4 DECEMBER 1995   Cockroach Allergy in Durban. A. Manjra, R. Prescott, P.C. PotterRole of Food Allergy in Atopic Eczema. D. AthertonPollution and Allergy. O.F. Jooma ALLSA Symposium on Skin Allergy, Cape Town – Congress Report. Food Allergy: Definition, Management and Allergens – Madrid 25-30 June 1995   VOL.8 NO.3 OCTOBER 1995   Clinical Applications…

Forward Allergic diseases are increasing at an alarming rate world-wide as well as in South Africa. Allergic rhinitis and atopic eczema have been noted to increase exponentially in recently reported studies. It is therefore imperative that patients are adequately informed about allergic diseases and methods available to treat them. Skin allergies are a common problem…

Contents Clinical Manifestations IgE mediated reactions Non-IgE mediated reactions Diagnosis Laboratory tests Elimination Elimination-Challenge Testing Management Avoidance of Offending Foods Specific Allergies Drug Treatment Medic Alert Allergies Food Allergy Written Dr Cassim Motala Food allergy is most prevalent during early life. It is less common after the age of 3 years. The estimated incidence of…

Synonyms: Desensitization, Hyposensitisation, Allergy “shots” or Allergy vaccination. Written by Dr. Adrian Morris. Introduction. The only compelling argument in favour of establishing a specific diagnosis in allergic disease is that when the offending allergen is identified, a specific treatment can be instituted. Only two specific treatments are available to the allergic patient – allergen avoidance and allergen-specific…

Consensus Document : South African Allergic Rhinitis Working Group Reprinted from the S Afr Med J 1996; 86: 1315-1328. Reproduced by kind permission of the editor of the South African Medical Journal. INTRODUCTION Allergic rhinitis must be regarded as a serious condition, because it can impact negatively on the quality of life of sufferers not…

Consensus Document : South African Allergic Rhinitis Working Group Reprinted from the S Afr Med J 1996; 86: 1315-1328. Reproduced by kind permission of the editor of the South African Medical Journal. INTRODUCTION Allergic rhinitis must be regarded as a serious condition, because it can impact negatively on the quality of life of sufferers not…