Allergies are common. I believe that living with uncontrolled symptoms should not simply become your normal.
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I am Dr Ina-Mari McAlister, a General Practitioner with additional postgraduate training in allergy and asthma care.
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After many years in General Practice, I became increasingly aware of how much uncontrolled allergies can affect everyday life. From poor sleep and problems concentrating, to anxiety about social functions and physical activities.
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I wanted to spend more time understanding what was driving these symptoms and how to reduce future flare-ups, rather than simply treating them when they occurred. This led me to further training in allergy and asthma.
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My aim is to give you the time and space to understand what may be happening, what is contributing to your symptoms and how we can manage them in a practical, evidence-based way.
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Whether you are seeking answers for yourself or your child, you will leave with a clearer understanding of your condition and a plan for what comes next.
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Tokai Allergy & Asthma
Assessment of reactions to bee and wasp stings, with advice on future risk and safety.
Assessment of suspected medication allergies, including penicillin allergy, and guidance on the next steps.
Assessment following severe allergic reactions, with guidance on possible triggers and personalised emergency action plans.
Help with sudden or recurring hives, including symptom control and investigating possible causes.
(Hives)
Careful assessment of suspected food reactions, with guidance on allergy testing and safe food choices.
(Atopic Dermatitis)
Practical treatment for itchy, inflamed skin, with a focus on reducing future flare-ups.
(Hay fever)
Help with persistent sneezing, nasal congestion and itching, including identifying possible allergy triggers.
Conditions we treat
Allergy and asthma care for babies, children and adults. Explore the conditions we treat and how we can help.
Assessment and treatment of itchy, red or watery eyes that may be caused by allergy.
Careful assessment and long-term management of asthma in children and adults, with a focus on better symptom control and preventing flare-ups.
Asthma and Anaphylaxis action plans
Personalised written action plans help you recognise worsening symptoms, know when to adjust treatment and understand what to do in an emergency.
Specialised services
Testing and treatments to help understand your symptoms and manage allergic conditions more effectively.
Skin prick testing
Skin prick testing can help identify allergies to common environmental triggers, such as house dust mites, pollen and pets. Results are available during your consultation and are interpreted alongside your symptoms.
Allergen Immunotherapy
For some people, allergen immunotherapy offers a way to treat the underlying allergy rather than just managing symptoms.
It works by gradually reducing sensitivity to specific allergens, such as house dust mites or pollen, and can be given as injections (SCIT) or treatment under the tongue (SLIT).
Lung function testing
Spirometry, peak flow measurements and bronchodilator response testing help assess how well your lungs are working and support the diagnosis and management of asthma.
Penicillin allergy assessment and delabellingÂ
Many people who believe they are allergic to penicillin may not actually be allergic. After reviewing your allergy history, we can offer a supervised oral penicillin challenge for suitable low-risk patients to check whether the allergy label can safely be removed.
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Dr Ina-Mari McAlister
Tokai, Cape Town, 7945
+27 63 413 7578
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