The Allergy Clinic

21/07/2025

Wondering how to protect your little one from food allergies? Early introduction of allergenic foods between 4-11 months and maintaining them in their diet until age 5 can make a difference! If your child has severe eczema or egg allergy, it's crucial to connect with your healthcare provider for proper testing. Learn from the LEAP/EAT studies to help safeguard your child's health. Together, we can pave the way for a healthier future.

13/07/2025

Introducing solids to your infant can be a rewarding journey! Did you know that adding allergenic foods early on can be beneficial? Aim for 2g of peanut butter three times a week and one whole egg weekly to help reduce the risk of allergies. Always consult your paediatrician before starting solids. What has been your experience with introducing new foods?

09/01/2025

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Sammy's mom discovered he has a peanut allergy, at 5 months. He suffered from an anaphylaxis and underwent treatment. He received Peanut Oral Immunotherapy a...

22/10/2024

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Pollen, a fine yellow powder which plants make when they multiply, can cause allergies leading to symptoms like sneezing and itchy eyes. Also, spores of moul...

23/04/2024

Paediatric Food allergy update. Raheema Moosa fund raiser

21/04/2024

Many months(only 3) went into planning our first annual fund raiser for Raheema Moosa Allergy Clinic. Our dreams of a food bank was realised by two incredible speakers from the USA. Prof Cariena Venter and prof David Fleisher. Keep a lookout for an even better event next year! Food allergy update for healthcare practitioners.

01/03/2024

20/05/2023

Thank you for keeping milk allergy patients safe.

The supermarket is conducting a recall of the products in South Africa and Botswana with immediate effect.

25/04/2023

Notice! All early birds, tomorrow morning 4:50 on 702 and Cape Talk 567am. I will be talking on “Why people suffer from allergies in winter.”

31/03/2023

EUFOREA advisory board meeting in Brussels. What a privilege to meet the rock stars of airway disease.

22/06/2022

I am Marinda McDonald

Today, Maverick Citizen publishes an unprecedented open letter from more than 130 senior health professionals addressed to the Minister of Health and the Premier of Gauteng.

10/06/2022

This is for you Dr Tim De Maayer. You deserve as much respect care and love as you have given so freely.