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Allergies over winter
ALLERGENS WHICH ARE MORE PROLIFIC DURING THE WINTER MONTHS The bulk of allergens which have higher levels during winter are
The low-down on allergic rhinitis
DEFINITION Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a condition which can be triggered by a wide variety of irritants. The
Climate change and allergies
A conference data presentation indicated that in a survey of allergy rhinitis sufferers, 51% of patients blamed pollution for their
Holiday hay fever
“When a person inhales a substance they’re allergic to – an allergen – the body reacts by releasing allergic substances
Managing allergies in the 21st century
“Despite the country having one of the highest prevalence rates of allergic disorders in the developing world, South Africa has
Hay fever season is here!
“Hay fever — which results in the inflammation of the nasal passages and a variety of annoying symptoms, such as
AFSA allergy courses
Medical professionals have the role of recognising allergies, advising patients and dispensing allergy medication and it is therefore a key
Cold, flu, or allergic rhinitis: what’s the correct diagnosis?
Before recommending any treatments to patients it is important to check what other medicines they are taking — including prescription,
Allergic rhinitis in autumn
Many allergic rhinitis sufferers have symptoms that flare in autumn and early winter, however patients commonly misinterpret the symptoms as
Revolutionary discovery to reduce sensitivity to allergies
Scientists from the University of Queensland in Australia have discovered a method using immune cell transfer and genetic engineering to switch allergic reactions on or off.
Allergic conjunctivitis: the big 6
Eye allergies develop when the body’s immune system becomes sensitised and overreacts to something in the environment that typically causes no problem in most people.
Cape Town pollen counts off the charts
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been monitoring pollen in different areas of Cape Town for more than 20 years and has noticed a massive surge in pollen levels.
