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…
Read MoreVOL.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…
Read MoreForward 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…
Read MoreContents 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…
Read MoreSynonyms: 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…
Read MoreConsensus 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…
Read MoreConsensus 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…
Read More[ Handbook ] Reference Lung Function Values for: APPENDIX III(a): White Male Children APPENDIX III(b): White Female Children APPENDIX III(c): Black Male Children APPENDIX III(d): Black Female Children APPENDIX III(c) Reference Lung Function Values* for Black Male Children+ HEIGHT IN CM FVC FEV1 FEV 27-75 PEF HEIGHT IN CM FVC FEV1 FEF 25-75 PEF 100…
Read MorePEFR X100 L.MIN VC LITRES FEF X100 L.MIN HEIGHT (cm) Reference values for vital capacity (VC) Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) Maximal mid-expiratory flow rate (FEF 25-75) *Polgar G and Promadahat V Pulmonary function testing in children. Philadelphia: WB Saunders 1971 Ref. Paediatric Handbook, Ed H. de v Heese ISBN 0 195 7076 3 Oxford:…
Read MoreThe Skin Prick Test Written by A. Toerien, P.C. Potter and C. Buys 1. Advantages Skin prick testing (SPT) is a cheap, rapid and accurate way of identifying the causative allergens in the atopic individual. SPT is uncomplicated and with practise and adherence to a few simple guidelines, it is possible to get…
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