The Allergy Clinic

16/01/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲!

Did you know that only certain types of pollen triggers hay fever and asthma symptoms?

Big, beautiful flowers like jacaranda and acacia are insect-pollinated and usually NOT allergenic. The real culprits are wind-borne pollens from grasses, w**ds and certain trees.

In South Africa, many of our worst allergy offenders are actually introduced plants, not indigenous ones.

09/01/2026

Welcome to a brand new year filled with fresh beginnings and healthy goals. As we head back to school, a little preparation helps keep children with food allergies safe, confident, and supported.

Tips for Patients with Food Allergies at School and at University FOOD ALLERGIES IN THE SCHOOL SITUATION Starting school, moving to a new school or starting high school can be a daunting time for food allergy sufferers and their caregivers. More and more schools are starting to understand the severi...

01/01/2026

Looking forward to caring for you in 2026!

19/12/2025

Pollen Update: Final Report for 2025

This is the final pollen update for 2025 from The Real Pollen Count (see link in comments).

*Most regions: Tree and w**d pollen levels are low
*Pretoria: Grass pollen is moderate at this time of year
*All regions: Mould spore levels remain low, with occasional
increases after rainfall (noted especially in Durban)

Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Bloemfontein, Kimberley, Gqeberha and George are currently experiencing generally low pollen levels, which is encouraging news for allergy sufferers.

See you again with updated pollen reports in January 2026.

12/12/2025

Business Directory Allergist (See children only) (10) Allergist (sees Adults and Children) (4) Allergist (Sees adults only) (0) Dermatologist (2) Dietitian (14) Doctors who can admit to hospitals (for overseas visitors) (1) Family Medicine (5) General Practitioner (15) Immunologist (1) Paediatrician...

12/12/2025

✨Season’s Greetings from The Allergy Clinic ✨

Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, restful festive season and a happy start to the new year.

Please note: we are now closed and will reopen on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.

Thank you for your support throughout the year!

12/12/2025

Going Gluten Free For Christmas Having food allergies and sensitivities can sometimes limit the excitement of holiday dinners due to the smaller number of dishes one might be able to consume. Any time of the year is a minefield for people with coeliac disease, but it’s the Christmas holiday season...

06/12/2025

05/12/2025

Calmwear™ clothing has been designed to heal and protect the skin from allergies and eczema. Made in South Africa with no dyes and latex free.

05/12/2025

𝑨 𝒔𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 (𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒚)..

𝐀 𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 can trigger ongoing, cold-like allergy symptoms, especially in the morning or at night. 𝐃𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞. They’re microscopic (about 0.2–0.3 mm), so you’ll never see them on your bedding or furniture.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫?
A mite mattress protector is an impermeable cover that blocks dust mites and their droppings from passing through your mattress. This means you inhale fewer allergens, helping relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma.

𝐄𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
A high-quality randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed a 98.5% and 95.4% reduction in dust mite allergen levels after 1 and 9 weeks of using an active protector together with better morning peak flow (improved lung capacity).

𝐶𝑢𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑠𝑡ℎ𝑚𝑎 𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 (2020) 20:50
ℎ𝑡𝑡𝑝𝑠://𝑑𝑜𝑖.𝑜𝑟𝑔/10.1007/𝑠11882-020-00948-𝑦

𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Always consult your healthcare provider for personalised allergy advice.

02/12/2025

Christmas mince pies For hundreds of years this delicious fruit pie has been a traditional staple of Christmas. Warm, spicy mincemeat and a crisp pastry crust complement each other, and also go perfectly with a spoonful or two of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. But that’s not always been the c...

28/11/2025

Looking for support in 2025?
If you’re navigating eczema, food allergies or coeliac disease, you don’t have to do it alone.
Join these private Facebook groups for connection, understanding and support.

🤝 Join Our Private Facebook Support Groups in 2025! 🌟
Looking for a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and get support from others who understand what you’re going through?
Our private Facebook groups are here for you! Whether it’s managing atopic eczema, dealing with food allergies, or navigating coeliac disease, these groups provide a caring community where you can connect and help each other. 💬❤️

📌 Atopic Eczema Support Group - South Africa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saeczemasupport

📌 Food Allergy Support South Africa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/foodallergysupportsa

📌 Coeliac Disease Support Group South Africa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CDSGroup

Come be part of a community that understands and supports you! 🌿✨