Complementary medicine and allergy – an evaluation of the facts. by Dr. A.J. Morris. Reprinted from: Current Allergy and Clinical Immunology – September 1996 Issue Introduction A. Treatments commonly employed by complementary medical practitioners in allergy treatment Homeopathy Acupuncture Herbal medicine Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization Ionisation Speleotherapy Ozone Therapy B. Diagnostic tests commonly used in complementary…
Read MoreWritten by Prof. Eugene Weinberg, Dr Gloria Davis and Prof. Paul Potter © Allergy Society of South Africa & SACAWG Introduction How is the diagnosis made? What can be done about allergies and asthma? 5 points to remember Part 2: Indoor Allergens Part 3: Pollen and Asthma in South Africa Introduction Return to top Allergy…
Read MoreWritten by Prof. Eugene Weinberg, Allergy Clinic, Red Cross ChildrenпїЅs Hospital, Rondebosch INTRODUCTION Allergic disorders of the nose are very common in Southern Africa and affect almost 2 out of every 10 people. This allergic problem is often regarded as a rather trivial condition, but the truth is that the consequences of this illness may…
Read MoreAllergic Rhinitis in Children Written by Prof. E.G Weinberg MB ChB, FCP Introduction Patterns of Allergic Rhinitis A. Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever) A.1. Diagnosis A.2. Treatment B. Perennial Allergic Rhinitis B.1. Symptoms: B.2. Diagnosis: B.3. Treatment: Recommended Reading Introduction Allergic rhinitis is an important condition in South Africa. It is the commonest allergic…
Read MoreWhat are Additives and Preservatives? Are Additives and Preservatives Necessary? Are Additives Safe? Who do they affect? What reactions can occur? Are there other substances that these reactions may be confused with? Which Additives result in Side Effects? Preservatives Antioxidants Colourants Emulsifiers and Stabilisers Flavour Enhancers Sweeteners Salicylates How do I know whether I…
Read MoreIntroduction Acute Asthma Monitoring the Child with Acute Asthma The Very Severe Asthma Attack Follow Up Fatal Asthma Attack Introduction The South African Childhood Asthma Working Group (SACAWG) of the Allergy Society of South Africa convened on 26-27 September 1992 to review current approaches to the management of acute asthmatic attacks in children and to…
Read MoreRecent advances in fabric technology have been recognised as a major step forward in the war against House Dust Mites. Fragmented faecal pellets from this microscopic animal form an invisible aerosol cloud in the atmosphere of all our homes, particularly in the bedroom. In the past, products made from vinyl based air impermeable fabrics were…
Read MoreFeatures of Sting Allergy Emergency Treatment Avoidance Measures Prophylactic Management During the summer months insects of the order Hymenoptera, which include the Honey bee (Apis mellifera), the Yellow jacket wasp (Vespula germanica), and the Paper wasp (Polistes emarginata) may sting people and if allergic to the sting venom, they will develop mild to life…
Read MoreWritten by Dr Adrian Morris and updated by Prof. Paul Potter, Director Allergy Diagnostic and Clinical Research Unit, UCT Lung Institute, Cape Town. Tel: 021-406 6886. Sponsored by LabSpec. Features of Sting Allergy Avoidance Measures Prophylactic Management Treatment Emergency Treatment While everybody enjoys the outdoors and fun in the sun and water during…
Read MoreWritten by Dr. Adrian Morris Asthma is a common condition affecting one in ten children and one in twenty adults. Although it usually begins in childhood, and half of those affected will outgrow it by adolescence, it can also occur for the first time at any age. There is a tendency for…
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